The efficacy and function of Angustifolia

Narrow-leaved peach coral is one of the common traditional Chinese medicines in our country. The medicinal history of narrow-leaved peach coral is very long. There are records of narrow-leaved peach coral in many ancient medical books. Narrow-leaved peach coral has good edible value and medicinal value. Let’s take a look.

【Alias】 Five-clawed golden dragon

[Source] Medicinal material source: branches and roots of Cornaceae plant.

[Original form] Evergreen small tree, 3-6m high. The twigs are thick, green and smooth; the lenticels are white, oblong or oval, and relatively sparse. The petiole is 2-4cm long, sturdy and smooth; the leaf blade is thick leathery, narrow, often linear-lanceolate, 7-25cm long, 1.5-3.5cm wide, with acute or obtuse tip, cuneate base, dark green above, light green below, with 6-8 pairs of lateral veins. The panicle is terminal, and the peduncle is pubescent; the male inflorescence is more than 5 cm long, the male flowers are purple-red, the calyx has 4 teeth at the tip, the petals are 4, oblong or ovate, and there are 4 stamens attached to the outside of the disk; the female inflorescence is shorter than the male inflorescence, 4-5 cm long, the calyx and petals are close to the male flowers, and the ovary is cylindrical. The fruit is green when young, bright red when ripe, cylindrical or ovoid, 1.4-1.8cm long and 8-10mm in diameter. The flowering period is from January to February, and the fruit ripens in February of the following year.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: It often grows in forests at an altitude of 330-550m.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly spicy; neutral

【Functions and indications】Strengthen tendons and bones; promote blood circulation and relieve pain. Mainly used for back pain caused by overwork; soreness of muscles and bones; bruises and swellings; fractures

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 10-30g; or soak in wine. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the above introduction, let us understand the relevant knowledge of Anthophyllum narrow-leaved Auricula. If we can give full play to the efficacy of Anthophyllum narrow-leaved Auricula, it can help us solve some physical diseases. Therefore, many people regard it as their own health care choice.