The efficacy and function of Euonymus hornbeam

The fruit of the horned euonymus is a traditional Chinese medicine that is relatively familiar to everyone. It has many benefits for our body. If we want to eat it correctly in our lives, we need to have some understanding of the fruit of the horned euonymus. Let’s take a look at it below.

[Alias] Spider fruit.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The fruit 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】 Dispel wind and dampness; resolve phlegm and relieve cough. Treats wind-cold-dampness arthralgia; cough with a lot of sputum

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

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is an introduction to the effects of Euonymus japonicus. When using it, you can do so according to the needs mentioned above. Euonymus japonicus is also very helpful in treating certain diseases.