The efficacy and function of Eurya serrulata

Eurya serrata 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 Eurya serrata.

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole plant of Eurya serrulata of the Theaceae family.

[Original morphology] Finely toothed shrub or small tree, 2-3mm high, with hairy terminal bud or hairy margins, young branches with 2 ridges, glabrous. Leaves are alternate, leathery; petiole 4-7mm long, glabrous; leaf blade oblong or lanceolate-oblong, 5.6-10cm long, 1.5-3.2cm wide, with a long tail at the tip, the tail about 1cm long, base cuneate, serrated margin, glabrous on both sides, midrib concave on the surface, convex on the back, 9-12 pairs of lateral veins. The flowers are unisexual, dioecious, with 1-3 flowers in the axillary, and pedicels about 1mm long; the male sepals are nearly round, 1.5-2mm long, the petals are obovate, 3.5-4mm long, fused at the base, and there are 14-17 stamens; the female sepals are ovate, concave at the apex, 1-1.5mm long, the petals are oblong, 2-2.5mm long, fused at the base, and the style has 3 shallow lobes at the apex. The fruit is spherical, with a diameter of 3-4mm.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows on hillsides and valley forests.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; Astringent; Neutral

【Functions and indications】 Expel wind and dampness; detoxify and heal sores; stop bleeding. It is mainly used for rheumatic pain, diarrhea, nameless swelling, ulceration, and bleeding caused by trauma.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 6-15g. For external use: take appropriate amount, decoct in water for fumigation and washing; grind into powder for application or mash fresh product for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

As a common Chinese medicinal material, Eurya spicata is often forgotten by people. In fact, its effects and functions are beyond your imagination. As long as you are good at eating it and use the right method, I believe it will be of great help to your body.