The efficacy and function of Zhouli Begonia

As a traditional Chinese medicine, do you know the medicinal value of Begonia zhoulei? How does traditional Chinese medicine use Begonia zhoulei to treat diseases? And what should we pay attention to when using Begonia zhoulei to treat diseases in daily life? Don't worry, we will answer them one by one for you.

[Other names] Water angelica, water octagonal lotus, centipede seven, red octagonal lotus

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb with rhizomes of Begonia circumflexa, a plant of the Begoniaceae family.

[Original form] Perennial succulent herb, up to 40cm tall. The rhizome is long and obliquely ascending; stemless or with short stems. Leaves are basal; petioles are purple-red, up to 34cm long, covered with purple-red short soft hairs; leaf blades are papery, nearly round, about 5-14cm long and wide, deeply palmately fissured almost to the base, with 5-6 lobes, the middle lobe is rounded-lanceolate, with acuminate tip, no longer split, 5-10cm long, 1.5-3.5cm wide, narrowing towards the base, green and hairless above, purple-red below, with irregular small teeth on the edges. Flowers are unisexual and monoecious; cymes grow from the top of the rhizome, and the peduncle is about 20 cm long; flowers are pink; there are 4 male tepals, many stamens, and short fusion at the base; there are 5 female tepals, 2 styles, 2 forked at the upper part, and the stigma is spirally twisted with velvety protrusions on the outer edge. The capsule has three wings, one of which is larger and oblong.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown under dense forests or on wet rocks in valleys at an altitude of 650-950m.

【Nature and flavor】 Sour; slightly cold

【Functions and indications】 Disperses blood stasis and reduces swelling; reduces inflammation and relieves cough. Mainly used for traumatic injury; fracture; otitis media; cough

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 9-15g. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash fresh product for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

This article introduces to us what Begonia zhouli is. We know that Begonia zhouli has a very high medicinal effect, but we must remind everyone that Begonia zhouli generally should not be eaten indiscriminately, otherwise it will cause serious consequences. I hope everyone will treat it with caution.