The efficacy and function of Euonymus japonicus

Euonymus japonicus is one of the common traditional Chinese medicines in our country. The medicinal history of Euonymus japonicus is very long. There are records of Euonymus japonicus in many ancient medical books. Euonymus japonicus has good edible value and medicinal value. Let’s take a look.

【English Name】Euscaphis spindle-tree

[Source] Medicinal material source: the roots and root bark of Euonymus japonicus of the Celastraceae family.

[Original form] Euonymus japonicus is an upright or creeping shrub, up to 3m high. Leaves are opposite; petiole 2-8mm long, leaf blade lanceolate or narrow lanceolate, 10-20cm long, 1-3cm wide, acuminate or long acuminate at apex, cuneate or rounded at base, with shallow serrations on margin. The cymes grow on new lateral branches, with 3-7 flowers. The peduncle is thin and weak, 1-1.5cm long, and the pedicel is about 1cm long; the flowers are light pink and 5-8mm in diameter. The capsule is deeply lobed into 4 parts, with only 1-2 chambers usually developing into lobes, which are oval and up to 8 mm long. 1 seed with orange-yellow aril.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown in dense forests in valleys and on roadsides on hillsides.

【Nature and flavor】 Pungent; Bitter; Neutral

【Meridian】 Heart; Liver; Spleen

【Functions and indications】Promote blood circulation and regulate menstruation; dispel wind and dampness; reduce swelling and detoxify. Mainly used for bruises and swellings; lumbago; masses; thromboangiitis obliterans; dysmenorrhea; rheumatic pain; hemorrhoids; lacquer sores

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 10-15g. For external use: take appropriate amount and wash with decoction.

【Note】 Pregnant women should not take this medicine.

[Discussions by various scholars] "Xinhua Compendium of Materia Medica": The root and root bark are mainly used to treat thromboangiitis obliterans. Rheumatoid arthritis, low back pain, and trauma.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above article introduces the functions of Euonymus japonicus. I hope it will be helpful to you in your life. But it is important to note that you should not randomly combine it with other foods. You should consult a professional before making a decision.