The efficacy and function of the split leaf heart wing fruit

We know that there are many kinds of Chinese medicinal materials, and Split-Leaf Heart-Winged Fruit is one of them. In order for the split-leaf heart-wing fruit to play its role correctly and scientifically, it is necessary to master its consumption method, because different medicinal materials have their own unique nutrition and efficacy. Let’s study it below.

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole plant of Cornaceae.

[Original morphology] The heart-winged fruit is a glabrous herbaceous vine with white latex. Simple leaves are alternate; petiole is 4-10cm long; leaf blade is cordate or cordate-triangular, 7-12cm long, 5-8cm wide, with long acuminate tip, cordate base, folded upward at the upper end of the petiole and on both sides, with 3-5 lobes on the margin, the apical lobe is larger, the two basal lobes are auricular-rounded, green on both sides, with 5 basal veins, midrib with 1-2 pairs of lateral veins, the veins on both sides are branched, and slightly raised on both sides. Cymes are axillary, with peduncles 5-10cm long. The bisexual flowers are small and white; the flower buds are nearly spherical and yellow-green; the sepals are ovate, about 2mm long and fused at the base; the petals are ovate, about 2.5mm long, obtuse or rounded at the apex, and thinly membranous at the edges; there are 5 stamens; the ovary is elliptical and slightly quadrangular. The winged fruit is obcordate, 2-3cm long, 1.5-2cm wide, golden yellow, shiny, with a persistent calyx. Above the calyx is the fruit axis, which is extended from the ovary stalk when the fruit is formed, 1-2mm long, and below the calyx is a very short fruit stalk. The flowering period is from May to November, and the fruiting period is from October to March of the following year.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in sparse forests in valleys at an altitude of 150-860m, ​​limestone mountain forests, gully edges and roadside thickets.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; neutral

【Functions and indications】Detoxification and swelling reduction. Mainly used for sores, carbuncle and swelling

【Usage and Dosage】 For external use: grind appropriate amount into powder and apply to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

After reading the above article, I believe everyone has basically understood the effects and functions of the split-leaf heart-wing fruit, right? The medicinal value of the split-leaf heart-wing fruit is extremely high, but it is not suitable for everyone. You should judge based on your own actual situation. I hope everyone will pay attention to this.