The efficacy and function of Sawtooth King

The essence of traditional Chinese medicine is to treat both the symptoms and the root cause. Compared with Western medicine, the effects and efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine are much better. The same is true for the traditional Chinese medicine Sawtooth King. Here we will introduce the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Sawtooth King.

[Other names] Dashamu, Feitian Saw, Dakudengcha, Tianyun Saw, Iron Saw Teeth, Nose King, Snake Pass, Rockery Peach, Flower on the Leaf, Baier Teeth,

[Source] Medicinal material source: branches and leaves of the saw-leaved bamboo tree of the Rhizome family.

[Original form] Shrub or tree, up to 13m high. Bark gray; branches with enlarged nodes and irregular corky lenticels, glabrous. Simple leaves are opposite; petioles are brown, 3-4mm long; leaves are papery, oblong or narrowly oblong, 7-16cm long, 2.5-5.5cm wide, gradually pointed at the apex, cuneate at the base, with all edges serrated with comb-like serrations, glands at the tooth tips, glabrous, and with small brown-red spots on the underside. The inflorescence is axillary, dichotomously branched, and the peduncle is 5-10mm long; the bracts are small; the flowers are sessile, and 2-3 flowers are born at the top of the inflorescence branches; the calyx is spherical, 3-5mm long, with 6-7 lobes, triangular; the petals are usually 6-7, white or light red, ovate, nearly as long as the calyx, twice as long as the calyx lobes, arranged in 2 whorls, the outer whorl alternates with the calyx lobes, the inner whorl is attached to the sepals, usually with claws, and small teeth on the edges; there are 14 or 7 stamens, born on the petals, if there are only 7 stamens, there are no stamens on the inner whorl of petals; the ovary is inferior, with 5 chambers. Style shorter than calyx; stigma discoid, 4-lobed. The fruit is spherical, with a diameter of 6-7mm. Flowering period is November-December.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in mountain forests at an altitude of about 700m.

[Cultivation] Biological characteristics: It prefers a cool and humid environment, avoids drought and strong light, and is slightly cold-resistant and shade-tolerant. The soil should be deep, loose, and rich in humus.

[Properties] Identification of properties: branches are cylindrical, nodes are swollen, single leaves are opposite, leaves are narrowly oblong, gradually pointed at the tip, cuneate at the base, with fine serrations on the edges, glands at the tooth tips, withered green or green color, hairless, small brown-red spots can be seen on the lower surface. Crisp texture. Slight fragrance.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly bitter; slightly sweet; cool in nature

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and relieves summer heat; promotes blood circulation and reduces swelling; stops bleeding. Mainly used for cold and fever; summer heat and thirst; swelling and pain from falls; fractures; bleeding from knife wounds

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct 3-15g. For external use: appropriate amount, crush the fresh product and apply; or crush it and stir-fry it with wine and apply; or grind the dry product into powder and sprinkle it on.

【Note】 "Selected Works of Guangxi Materia Medica": "Pregnant women should use with caution."

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

In the above, we introduced what Sawtooth King is and understood its effects and functions. Sawtooth King can improve our immunity. Sawtooth King also has a therapeutic effect in health preservation and has many benefits to our body.