The efficacy and function of Celastrus orbiculatus

There are so many medicinal herbs in the world, and it is inevitable that there are some that we are not familiar with. But as long as we have the spirit of learning throughout our lives, I believe we can slowly learn more medical herbs. So do you know about the medicinal herb Celastrus orientalis?

[Source] Medicinal material source: The root of Celastrus orbiculatus of the Celastraceae family.

[Original morphology] Gray-leaved Celastrus is a vine shrub with sparse lenticels on its twigs. Leaves are alternate; petiole 8-12mm long, leaves are nearly leathery in fruiting period; leaf blade is oblong and broadly elliptical, obovate-elliptical or elliptical, 5-10cm long, 2.5-6.5cm wide, with short acuminate tip, rounded to broad cuneate base, sparsely serrated margin, and grayish white on the back. Inflorescence is axillary, lateral and terminal, with 3-5 flowers in axillary and lateral ones, and racemose panicles in terminal ones, 3-6 cm long; pedicels 2.5-3.5 mm long, joint in the middle or square; stamens calyx half-cleft or deeper, lobes ovate-elliptical, 1.5-2 mm long; margin with sparse irregular small teeth; petals obovate rectangular, 4-5 mm long; disk fleshy, lobes nearly semicircular; stamens slightly shorter than corolla; reduced pistil about 1.5-2 mm long; pistil slightly smaller than male flowers, reduced stamens about 1.5 mm long, pistil about 3 mm long, ovary nearly round. The fruit is spherical, 9-10mm in diameter, and the pedicel is 5-9mm long. The seeds are black, oval, and 4-5 mm long. The flowering period is from March to June, and the fruit ripening period is from September to October.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown in mixed forests at altitudes of 700-3700m.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy; neutral

【Functions and indications】Disperse blood stasis and stop bleeding. Mainly used for traumatic injury; bleeding from knife wounds; blood in the stool caused by intestinal wind

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

【Note】 Pregnant women should take with caution.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is some introduction to the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Celastrus orientalis. Celastrus orientalis is very helpful for human diseases, but it is worth noting that we should use symptomatic medication according to our personal physical condition and avoid indiscriminate consumption.