The efficacy and function of beautiful wild begonia

Malus melongena is a common type of traditional Chinese medicine. It has many different functions and can treat some diseases of the human body. Let us now learn about its specific functions.

[Other names] Gaojiaoshanqi, Huoxuedan

[Source] It is the whole herb and root of Malus melongena, a plant of the Melastomataceae family. It can be harvested throughout the year. The whole plant is dug up, washed and dried.

[Original form] An evergreen small shrub, about 65 cm tall, with dense brown dandruff-like hairs on the twigs, inflorescences, petioles and veins on both sides of the leaves. The leaves are opposite, ovate to ovate-oblong, 3.5-10 cm long, gradually pointed at the apex, rounded to shallowly cordate at the base, slightly serrulate at the margin, with three main veins; with petioles. The inflorescence is terminal panicle with stalked glandular hairs on it; the flowers are light pink; the calyx tube is gyroid or ovate, with 4 short, toothed lobes; the petals are 4, obovate; the stamens are 4, unequal in length, the longer ones are downward-leaning; the ovary has 8 septa, and the style is filiform. Capsule nearly spherical. Flowering period is from July to September. The fruiting period is from September to October.

[Habitat distribution] It grows on hillside roadsides, under forests or in bushes and in grass on hillsides and ditches. Distributed in Zhejiang, Guangxi and other places.

【Nature and flavor】 Neutral.

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and dampness, promote blood circulation and regulate menstruation.

[Additional prescription] ①Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis: 1 liang of Malus melongena root or 2 to 3 liang of the whole herb. Decoction in water; or add one or two grams of Achyranthes bidentata, decoct in water, and drink with appropriate amount of rice wine.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Commonly Used Herbs in Zhejiang Folk".

After the above introduction to the beautiful wild begonia, we have a detailed understanding of the beautiful wild begonia. In life, we can learn more about the characteristics of the beautiful wild crabapple and make full use of its medicinal value to serve our lives.