The efficacy and function of Yunnan iron shoulder pole

Yunnan Iron Shoulder Pole is a common Chinese medicine. It can be used for medicinal purposes as well as for food. Moreover, the effects and functions of Yunnan Iron Shoulder Pole are quite comprehensive. Let’s take a look at it together.

[Other names] Unwilling to give up, Tassel Open-mouthed Arrow

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb or rhizome of the toothed open arrow plant of the Liliaceae family.

[Original morphology] Perennial herb with toothed petals and open arrows. The rhizome is cylindrical, 0.6-1.5cm in diameter, and yellowish brown or green. Leaves are basal, papery, 3-6 or more, overlapping in nearly two rows; leaf blades are ligulate-lanceolate or obovate in appearance, 30-65cm long, 3.5-6.5cm wide, gradually pointed at the apex, gradually narrowed at the base into a distinct or inconspicuous petiole, with wavy edges; sheath leaves are 2. The spike inflorescence is lateral, 2-6cm long; the bracts are triangular or ovate-lanceolate, gradually pointed at the apex, membranous, light green or light brown, with white margins and fringed; the perianth is simply bell-shaped, 6-8mm long, with 6 lobes, ovate, 2-3mm long, 3-3.5mm wide, green, fleshy, with white membranous margins, split into irregular blunt teeth or nearly fringed; there are 6 stamens, filaments adnate to the upper part of the perianth tube, with inconspicuous separation, and anthers broadly elliptic; the ovary is ovate, the style is up to 3.6mm long, and the stigma is 3-lobed. The berries are oval, about 1 cm long and 7-8 mm wide, yellow-brown when ripe, and contain 1-3 seeds. The flowering period is May and the fruiting period is November.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown in moist places under forests or in thickets and beside ditches at an altitude of 1200-2800m.

【Chemical composition】 Rhizome synthesis of tupistrin. Its structure contains gitoxigenin.

[Pharmacological Action] The ingredient of this product, digoxin, has typical digitalis-like effects and seems to be a fast-acting cardiac glycoside drug. Its therapeutic index was determined in guinea pigs to be 3.12, which is smaller than that of scutellaria baicalensis (2.31). This product is excreted quickly. After 24 hours, the pigeons have completely eliminated it from the body. In addition, open arrow protein has no hemolytic effect and is heat stable.

【Nature and flavor】 Pungent; slightly bitter; cool; slightly toxic

【Functions and indications】Relieve rheumatism; strengthen the heart and act as a diuretic; detoxify snake venom. Mainly used for rheumatic pain, cardiac edema, and snake bites

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 2-3g. Grind into powder, 0.5-1g each time. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above article introduces the functions of Yunnan iron shoulder pole. I hope it will be helpful to everyone in life. But it is important to note that you should not randomly combine it with other foods. You should consult a professional before making a decision.