The efficacy and function of Xiaoqianjin

Everyone is familiar with Xiao Qianjin. It has a long history and has good effects on regulating the body and treating diseases. It is a good choice for health preservation. Let’s take a look together.

[Alias] Hard tendon vine.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The root of Euonymus japonicus of the Celastraceae family.

[Original morphology] Euonymus purpurogenus is a shrub, erect or vine-like, up to 7m high, with quadrangular branchlets, often with narrow angular wings. Simple leaves are opposite; petiole is 4-6mm long; leaf blade is leathery, ovate or oblong-elliptical, with concave veins. The cymes are branched three to four times, with a peduncle 1-3 cm long and a pedicel about 6 mm long, all with 4 edges; the flowers are yellow-green with short filaments. The capsule is spherical, about 1.2cm in diameter, densely covered with purple soft thorns, 5-7mm long. Seeds with orange-yellow aril.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown in mountains and forests, often entwined around trees or rocks.

【Nature and flavor】 Pungent; slightly bitter; warm

【Meridian】 Liver meridian

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and dampness; relax muscles and activate blood circulation. Treats rheumatism, arthralgia, and sprains

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 15-30g. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

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