The efficacy and function of Luodian sulcus flap

Luodian Gou Petal 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 Luodian Gou petals.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The root of the Celastraceae plant Lodianthus sphaerocephala.

[Original form] Luodiangoupetal evergreen shrub, about 1m tall. Leaves are opposite; petioles are short, about 5mm long; leaves are thick, papery, rectangular, ovate-rectangular or nearly narrow elliptical, 10-22cm long, 2-8cm wide, with oblique and gradually pointed tips, broad cuneate bases, sparse and shallow wavy teeth on the edges, and the leaf surface is sometimes slightly wrinkled. The cyme is branched 1-3 times, with peduncles 2-4cm long and pedicels 4-10mm long; the flowers are white-green, 8-10mm in diameter, and 4 bases; the calyx is kidney-shaped; the petals are nearly round; the stamens are inserted on the raised wide edge of the disk, the filaments are slender, and the anthers are flat-split near the top when mature; the ovary is surrounded by the wide edge of the disk, with only the style exposed and the stigma not enlarged. The capsule is nearly spherical, 1.2-1.5cm long, grayish white, and densely covered with chaff-like nodules; the fruit stalk is 4-10mm long, and when the fruit cracks, the inner layer of the pericarp extends out to form a pseudoaxis. There is one seed in each chamber, which is oblong and wide oval, about 12mm long and 8mm in diameter, brown, with 3-branched light-colored seed ridges.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in hillside forests at an altitude of 700-800m.

【Nature and flavor】 Pungent; Bitter; Neutral

【Functions and indications】Promote blood circulation and eliminate symptoms; promote diuresis and reduce swelling. Liver cirrhosis ascites

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 6-15g.

【Note】 Pregnant women should not take this medicine.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the introduction in the above article, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of Luodian groove flap. Luodian groove flap is very beneficial to human health. You can try it.