Effects and functions of Celastrus nanxiensis fruit

There are so many medicinal herbs in the world, and it is inevitable that there are some that we are not familiar with. But as long as we have the spirit of learning throughout our lives, I believe we can slowly learn more medical herbs. So do you know about the medicinal herb Celastrus orientalis fruit?

[Other names] Albizia julibrissin, dog kudzu, leather monkey, and crow food.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The fruit of Celastrus orbiculatus Thunb. of the Celastraceae family.

[Original form] Celastrus orbiculatus is a deciduous climbing shrub, up to 3-8m tall. The twigs are cylindrical, gray-brown or dark brown, with numerous lenticels. Simple leaves are alternate; petiole is 1-2cm long; leaf blade is nearly circular, broadly obovate or oblong-obovate, 5-10cm long, 3-7cm wide, acuminate or mucronate at apex, cuneate at base, occasionally truncated, with blunt serrations on margin. Axillary short cymes with 5-7 yellowish green flowers, dioecious; calyx lobes 5, ovate; petals 5, ovate-oblong, 4-5mm long; female flowers with 5 stamens; 1 pistil, superior ovary, nearly spherical, stigma 3-lobed; male flowers have slightly longer stamens and degenerate pistils. Capsule spherical, 7-8mm in diameter. The seeds are ovate to elliptical, with a red fleshy aril. The flowering period is April-May, and the fruit ripening period is September-October.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown in hills, ravines and hillside bushes.

[Properties] Identification of properties: The capsule is yellow, spherical, about 1 cm in diameter, 3-cleft, and turns yellow-brown after drying. There are 2 seeds in each locule, with red fleshy aril. It has a slight peculiar smell and tastes sweet, sour and fishy.

【Chemical composition】 The seeds contain more fatty oil.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet; slightly bitter; neutral

【Functions and indications】Nourishes the heart and soothes the mind; regulates blood circulation and relieves pain. It is used for palpitations, insomnia, forgetfulness, dreaminess, toothache, tendon and bone pain, numbness of waist and legs, and pain from falls.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 6-15g.

【Note】 Pregnant women should take with caution.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The article introduces the effects and functions of Celastrus citrinum in detail. We hope that everyone can remember its common effects, which will help us to use Celastrus citrinum correctly in our lives. The fruit of the southern snake vine can effectively improve our physical fitness and is very beneficial for improving our body's immunity.