The efficacy and function of Cycas spinosa

Chinese medicinal materials are very effective in treating certain diseases. Although the effect is a little slow, they have no side effects on the human body and are still highly respected by people. However, when choosing, you need to pay attention to its usage methods, etc. Let us learn about the medicinal material Cycas spinyii.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The roots or seeds of Cycas revoluta of the Cycadaceae family.

[Original morphology] The trunk is cylindrical, 4-8m high, rarely up to 15m. There are remnants of petiole on the upper part. Pinnate leaves are 1-2m long, nearly straight, arched at the top, and usually have a short petiole at the bottom of the rachis; pinnate lobes are 50-80 pairs, arranged in 2 rows, long lanceolate strips or strips, slightly curved or straight, 15-30cm long, 1-1.5cm wide, leathery, green, shiny, midrib slightly concave on both sides, or slightly recurved. The male cones have short stalks, are elliptical-oblong, 12-25cm long; the microsporophyll are cuneate, 2.5-5cm long, densely covered with red or brown-red hairs; the megasporophyll is 20-30cm long, pinnate-divided, initially covered with hairs that gradually fall off, with long petioles and 1-3 (rarely 4-6) ovules. The seeds are oblate or oval, sometimes slightly concave at the tip, with a slightly convex tip in the center, and a diameter of 3-4.5cm. The flowering period is from May to June, and the seeds mature in October.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Widely cultivated in southern my country, and potted in the Yangtze River Basin.

【Chemical composition】 Contains a series of volatile alcohols, ketones and esters.

【Nature and flavor】 sweet; bland; neutral

【Functions and indications】 Calms the liver and dispels wind; reduces swelling and heals sores. Mainly used for hypertension; rheumatic pain; nameless swelling; skin eczema

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, root 10-15g; seed 6-9g. For external use: Take appropriate amount, grind into powder and apply on skin.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Above we introduced what Cycas revoluta is. We know that Cycas revoluta is actually a traditional Chinese medicinal material that can bring us health benefits and has almost no major side effects, so you might as well try it in your spare time.