The efficacy and function of Buddleja

Speaking of Buddleja buddhistiensis, I believe many friends know it, because it has a good effect in treating diseases. However, some friends do not know the specific effects of Buddleja officinalis, so let’s take a detailed look at the effects of Buddleja officinalis here.

【English name】 FLOS BUDDLEJAE

[Other names] Menghua, Menghuazhu, Lao Menghua, Sheep's Ear Duojian, Water Brocade Flower, Yellow Buddleija

[Source] This product is the dried flower buds and inflorescences of Buddleja officinalis Maxim., a plant of the Loganaceae family. Harvest in spring before the flowers open, remove impurities and dry.

[Properties] This product is mostly small inflorescence branches with densely clustered buds, irregular cone shape, 1.5 to 3 cm long. The surface is grayish yellow or brownish yellow and densely covered with hairs. The flower buds are short rod-shaped, slightly larger at the top, 0.3-1 cm long and 0.1-0.2 cm in diameter; the calyx is bell-shaped, with 4 lobes at the tip; the corolla is tubular, the same length as the calyx or slightly longer, with 4 lobes at the tip, and the lobes are ovate; there are 4 stamens, attached to the middle of the corolla tube. Soft texture. It has a slight fragrance and tastes slightly bitter and spicy.

[Identification] Surface observation of the calyx and corolla of this product: the lower surface is densely covered with non-glandular hairs, usually 4 cells, 2 cells at the base are single-row; the upper 2 cells are parallel, each cell is divided into 2 forks, each fork is 250-500μm long, with very thick walls and linear cell cavity. There are a few non-glandular hairs on the upper surface of the corolla, which are single-celled, 200-600 μm long, and have numerous thorn-like protrusions on the wall. Pollen grains are spherical, 13 to 20 μm in diameter, with a smooth surface and three germination pores.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, slightly cold.

【return through meridians】 Return to the Liver meridian.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and nourishes the liver, improves eyesight and removes cataracts. It is used for red, swollen and painful eyes, excessive tearing and photophobia, opacities on the eyes, dark eyes due to liver deficiency, and blurred vision.

【Usage and Dosage】 3～9g.

【Storage】Place in ventilated and dry place, away from moisture.

[Remarks] (1) For symptoms such as red, swollen and painful eyes, excessive tearing, photophobia and pannus, it is often used in combination with chrysanthemum, cassia seed and horsetail herb.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Pharmacopoeia

[Source] Kaibao Materia Medica

The above is a detailed introduction to the effects and functions of Buddleja buddleja. Its selection should be based on your own needs, so that it will not harm your body and can achieve a good effect in improving the disease.