The efficacy and function of the stem of Cycas revoluta

As people's living standards improve, they pay more attention to health preservation. Many people know that the Chinese medicinal herb, Celastrus obesus stem, is good for the body and can treat many diseases. Let’s learn about it today.

[Alias] Mountain wind, wind medicine.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The stem of Celastrus orbiculatus 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.

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and dampness; promote blood circulation and relieve pain. Mainly used for rheumatic pain and traumatic injuries

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 15-30g. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash fresh product for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is an introduction to the effects and functions of the stems of the round-leaved Agave. If you want to eat the stems of the round-leaved Agave, it is best to consult a Chinese medicine practitioner. I hope this helps you all.