The efficacy and function of oleander

In modern life, everyone is very familiar with various Chinese herbal medicines, among which oleander is a very common one. So what are the effects and functions of oleander? Let’s take a look.

[Other name] Red oleander, willow-leaf peach

[Source] Nerium indicum Mill., a plant of the genus Oleander in the family Apocynaceae, is used its leaves as medicine. It can be harvested in all seasons and used fresh or dried.

[Toxicity] Symptoms of poisoning : headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, irritability, and talking nonsense. Afterwards, the patient's limbs became cold and sweaty, his face turned pale, his pulse became irregular, his pupils became dilated, and he became insensitive to light. He then had convulsions, coma, cardiac arrest and died.

[Nature and flavor] Spicy, bitter, astringent, warm. Very poisonous.

【Functions and indications】Strengthening the heart, promoting diuresis, removing phlegm and killing insects. Used for heart failure and epilepsy; used externally to treat paronychia, alopecia areata, and kill flies.

[Usage and Dosage] Daily dosage: 3-5 li of dry leaf powder, 3-4 fresh leaves, decocted in water and taken in 3 doses; for external use, appropriate amount, mash the fresh leaves and apply to the affected area.

[Note] It is highly toxic and should not be taken in excess. It must be used under the guidance of a physician and should not be taken by pregnant women.

【Excerpt】National Compilation of Chinese Herbal Medicines

[Source] "Illustrated Records of Plant Names and Realities"

The above content is an introduction to the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine oleander. I hope it can be of some help to you. The culture of traditional Chinese medicine is profound and extensive. When treating diseases, we need to choose different medicines according to the different diseases to better help the body relieve troubles.