The efficacy and function of Xisun

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[Source] Medicinal material source: The rhizome and root of the Iridaceae plant.

[Original form] Ilex strychnifolia is a perennial herb, 30-60cm tall. The rhizome is thick, obliquely extending, and covered with brown residual leaf sheath fibers. Leaves are alternate; blades are sword-shaped, 20-55cm long, 0.5-1.1cm wide, gradually pointed at the apex, sheath-like at the base, arranged in two rows; midrib is not obvious. The peduncle is 30-60cm high, with 1-2 stem leaves; 3 bracts, each containing 2 flowers; the flowers are sky blue, 6-7cm in diameter, the perianth tube is 0.7-1cm long, the outer perianth lobes are 3, obovate, with yellow spots and dark brown reticular patterns at the base, the claws are cuneate, without appendages, the inner perianth lobes are 3, erect, narrowly obovate; 3 stamens, anthers are yellow; the ovary is inferior, cylindrical, with 3 edges, 1.5-2cm long, and 3-4mm in diameter. The capsule is oblong-ovate, 3.5-5cm long, 1.2-1.5cm in diameter, and splits longitudinally from the top when ripe. The flowering period is from May to June, and the fruiting period is from July to September.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows on sunny slopes, moist grasslands and swamps. It is cultivated in other areas.

[Chemical composition] The leaves contain 3-(3-hydroxymethylphenyl)-L-alanine [3-(3-hy-droxymethylphenyl)-L-alanine], 3′-carboxyphenylglycine (3′-carboxyphenylglycine), 3-(3-carboxyphenyl)alanine [3-(3-carboxyphenyl)ala-nine].

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies. Mainly used for carbuncle and swelling

【Usage and Dosage】 For external use: appropriate amount, crush the fresh product and apply it.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

I believe that friends who were not very clear about Xisun at the beginning should now have mastered the relevant knowledge about Xisun. I hope this article can be helpful to you.