The efficacy and function of the root of Celastrus orientalis

Traditional Chinese medicine is a Chinese tradition. For many Chinese people, seeing a Chinese doctor and taking Chinese medicine when they are sick is their tradition and habit. Therefore, Chinese medicine is liked by many people. The root of Celastrus orientalis is a common Chinese medicinal material. Let's learn about it together below.

[Alias] Star Snake, Double Tiger Teeth, Iron Wrapped in Gold.

[Source] Medicinal material source: It is the root of Celastrus kusanm Hayata, a plant of the Celastraceae family.

[Original form] Round-leaved Celastrus is a deciduous climbing shrub, up to 18m long. Leaves are alternate; petiole is 1-2cm long; leaves are papery or membranous when young, nearly round or broadly elliptic, 6-10cm long, 5-7cm wide, with rounded and sometimes obtusely acute apex, broadly cuneate or rounded base, glabrous on both sides, 4-6 lateral veins on each side, obvious on both sides, and sparse reticulate veins. Inflorescences are axillary, usually with 3-7 flowers; pedicels are 3-5mm long, covered with powdery pubescence; sepals are triangular, obtuse, and about 1mm long; petals are linear-lanceolate, about 4mm long; stamens are about 3mm long, and filaments have powdery papillae; ovary is nearly spherical, and the stigma is 3-lobed and curved outwards. The capsule is spherical or nearly spherical, 6-7mm in diameter, and contains 3-6 seeds. The seeds are cylindrical, slightly curved, dark brown when mature, with tiny short horizontal stripes or small pits. Flowering period is from February to April.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: It is an uncommon climbing plant in mid-altitude forests.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly sweet; neutral

【Meridian】 Lung; Liver; Spleen

【Functions and indications】Moistens the lungs and relieves sore throat; promotes blood circulation and detoxifies. Mainly used for cough and hemoptysis; sore throat; jaundice; traumatic injury; snake bite

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 15-30g; or take a few tablets and hold orally. For external use: take appropriate amount, mash the fresh product and apply; or soak in wine and apply.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Knowing the effects and functions of the root of Celastrus orientalis, for most of our friends, if you feel you need it, you might as well eat some of it in your daily life. I believe it will effectively improve your condition. However, in order to ensure the effect after consumption, please be sure to consume it according to the requirements and avoid some bad living habits so that you can get the expected effect.