The efficacy and function of Acer palmatum

Acer truncatum is a very common and frequently used traditional Chinese medicine. It has unique effects and functions in treating many diseases. Here we will tell you in detail about the effects of some traditional Chinese medicine Acer palmatum.

【Alias】

Small-leaved five-cornered maple, Acer truncatum, and willow-leaf maple.

【source】

Medicinal material source: branches and leaves of Acer palmatum of the Aceraceae family.

[Original form]

Acer palmatum is a small deciduous tree. The bark is dark gray; the twigs are thin, the current year's branches are purple or purple-green, and the perennial branches are light gray-purple or dark purple. Leaves opposite; petiole 4-6cm long, thin, glabrous; leaves papery, nearly round in appearance, 7-10m in diameter, base cordate or nearly cordate, 5-9 palmately divided, usually 7-lobed, lobes oblong-ovate or lanceolate, apex acute or long acute, margin with closely attached sharp serrations, notch between lobes obtuse or acute, deep to 1/2 or 1/3 of leaf diameter, dark green above, glabrous, light green below, with white tufts of hairs in the axils of veins. Corymbs, glabrous, purple flowers, polygamous, male and bisexual flowers on the same plant; 5 calyxes and 5 petals each; 8 stamens, glabrous; disk slightly fissured, located outside the stamens; ovary glabrous, style long, 2-lobed, stigma flat, pedicels about 1 cm long, thin, glabrous. The samaras are purple-red when young and light brown-yellow when mature; the nutlets are spherical, 7mm in diameter, with obvious veins; the wings and nutlets are 2-2.5cm long and 1cm wide, opening into an obtuse angle. The flowering period is May and the fruiting period is September.

【Habitat distribution】

Ecological environment: Grown on the edge of forest or in sparse forest at an altitude of 200-1200m.

【Cultivation】

Biological characteristics: It prefers a sparsely shaded environment, is afraid of sunlight exposure in summer, has strong cold resistance, and can tolerate relatively dry climatic conditions. It mostly grows in shady slopes and moist valleys. It is resistant to acids and alkalis but not to waterlogging. It grows poorly in places exposed to the west sun and humid winds. Requires moist and humus-rich soil.

【Chemical composition】

The leaves contain vitexin, sapona-retin, orientin, homoorientin, cyanidin monoglycoside, delphindin monoglycoside and peonidin monoglycoside.

【Nature and flavor】

Spicy; slightly bitter; neutral

【Function and indications】

Promotes qi circulation and relieves pain; detoxifies and eliminates carbuncle. Mainly used for abdominal pain caused by qi stagnation; carbuncle and swelling on the back

【extract】

Chinese Materia Medica

Through the above introduction, everyone has a good understanding of the Chinese medicine Acer truncatum. It has a very good effect in treating diseases. However, it should be noted that when using Acer truncatum, some methods and techniques should be mastered for healthy and scientific consumption.