The efficacy and function of Euonymus hornbeam root

The root of Euonymus hornedii is a common medicinal material in traditional Chinese medicine. So what are the health benefits of Euonymus hornedii root? In what aspects of daily life is the root of Euonymus hornedii widely used? Let's take a brief look at the root of Euonymus hornedii.

[Alias] Spider fruit root.

[Source] Medicinal material source: It is the root of Euonymus cornutus Hemsl., a plant of the Celastraceae family.

[Original form] Euonymus hornularis is a semi-evergreen shrub, 1-2m tall. Branchlets cylindrical; winter buds conical, about 5mm long. Leaves are alternate; petiole is about 6mm long; leaves are nearly leathery, linear-lanceolate, 7-15cm long, 1.3-2cm wide, with long and gradually pointed tip, cuneate base, finely serrated edges, and veins slightly raised and obvious on both sides. The cymes usually have 3 flowers, with slender peduncles 2-4 cm long; the flowers are purple-red, about 7 mm in diameter, with 4-5 bases; the petals are oval with nearly entire margins; the stamens have no filaments, and the anthers have 1 chamber; the disk is flat and thick. The capsule is oblate, about 1 cm in diameter (excluding wing length), purple-red when ripe, with 4-5 narrow long wings, 8-10 mm long, and about 5 mm wide at the base. The flowering period is May, and the fruiting period is September-October.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in valley forests at an altitude of 1600-2600m.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; neutral

【Functions and indications】 Relaxes muscles and promotes blood circulation. Mainly used for traumatic injuries; back pain caused by overwork

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 6-9g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is a brief introduction to the root of Euonymus hornedii. Through this we can understand that the root of Euonymus hornedii contains a variety of nutrients, which are very effective in treating and preventing some diseases. In daily life, everyone can eat it under the guidance of relevant people.