The efficacy and function of silver old plum

Silver plum is a very good medicinal material. It is often used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat patients. It has extremely high medicinal value. Let us learn about several aspects of silver plum.

[Source] The stems, leaves and flowers of the silver plum plant of the Rosaceae family. Harvested in autumn and sun-dried.

[Original form] Small shrub, about 1 meter high. The stem is branched into clusters, the old branches are yellow and the epidermis usually falls off; the young branches are dark brown and have slight hairs. The leaves are pinnate compound leaves with 5 leaflets, obovate or elliptic, with short tips, rounded base, entire margin, and no petioles; the petiole is 0.5 to 1 cm long; the stipules are membranous, filamentously forked at the tip, and yellowish brown. Several flowers grow at the ends of branches, forming panicles; 5 sepals, ovate, with pointed tips; 5 epicalyxes, lanceolate; 5 petals, white, obovate; many stamens. Achenes nut-shaped.

[Habitat distribution] Growing in rocky places in high mountains or dry grasslands. Distributed in Northeast China, North China, Shaanxi, Gansu, Qinghai, Sichuan and other places.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, warm.

[entry into meridians] Enters the spleen, kidney and bladder meridians.

[Functions and indications] Regulating qi and dispelling cold, relieving pain and strengthening teeth, promoting diuresis and eliminating water, and antiseptic for the intestines.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 2 to 3 qian. For external use: Apply to affected area.

[Additional prescription] ① Treat toothache caused by wind-heat and loose teeth: use the stems and leaves of silver plum, gypsum, angelica dahurica, and Quercus sinensis, decocted in water and taken orally.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From the Handbook of Plateau Chinese Herbal Medicine Treatment

This article introduces to us what silver plum is. We know that silver plum has a very high medicinal effect, but we must remind everyone that silver plum should not be eaten indiscriminately, otherwise it will cause serious consequences. I hope everyone will treat it with caution.