The efficacy and function of Nandina domestica stems

Everyone is familiar with the stems of Nandina domestica, but of course some people are relatively unfamiliar with them. In fact, Nandina domestica stems are a relatively common Chinese medicinal material. So what exactly does Nandina domestica stem do?

[Source] It is the stems and branches of Nandina domestica , a plant of the Berberidaceae family.

[Chemical composition] The stem contains magnolia alkaloids, berberine, jaspermine, batryticatine, nandinaline, nandinaline methyl ether, nandine, and isoboldine, but no nandine was found.

[Pharmacological action] Berberine can be found in the entry for "Coptis chinensis". For Nandina domestica, see the entry for "Nandina domestica".

【Functions and indications】 "Guizhou Folk Prescriptions and Medicines Collection": "It can relieve cough and asthma, and stimulate and strengthen the body."

[Additional prescription] Treat eye pain: 50 cents of Nandina domestica stems, 30 cents each of roadside thorn, amaranth, and winter mulberry leaves. Decoction in water. (Handbook of Commonly Used Chinese Herbal Medicines in Rural Hunan).

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Supplement to Compendium of Materia Medica"

Having said so much, we can see that Nandina domestica stems have many uses. It can also be used as medicine to treat diseases. You might as well know more about these, it will be helpful in your life.