The efficacy and function of Euonymus macrocarpa

Euonymus japonicus is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine. It is very helpful to the human body in treating certain diseases. Moreover, this kind of medicine is also widely used. When choosing Euonymus japonicus, it is necessary to understand its efficacy, functions and contraindications. Let's take a look at it below.

【English name】root of Denseflower Euonymus

[Other names] White chicken hibiscus, Qingdefang.

[Source] Medicinal material source: the roots and stems of Euonymus macrocarpa of the Celastraceae family.

[Original form] Large-fruited spear-guarded shrub, up to 6m tall. Leaves are opposite; petiole is 5-8mm long; leathery, obovate-lanceolate to oblong, 5-13cm long, 3-4.5cm wide, gradually pointed at the tip, and pure round and finely serrated at the edge. Inflorescence nearly terminal, multi-branched multi-flowered panicle; flowers yellow, 7-10mm in diameter, 4-merous, stamens with very short filaments. The capsule is golden yellow, obovate or obovate-conical, about 1.5 cm long and 1 cm in diameter. The seeds have an orange-yellow aril.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown in relatively moist places along streams and valleys and beside forests at an altitude of more than 1000m.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet; slightly bitter; neutral

【Meridian】 Liver; spleen; kidney meridian

【Functions and indications】Nourishes the kidneys and strengthens the waist; removes blood stasis and eliminates dampness. Mainly used for low back pain due to kidney deficiency; restless fetus; chronic nephritis; persistent lochia after delivery; fractures due to falls; rheumatic pain; leucorrhea

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 10-60g. For external use: take appropriate amount, decoct in water for fumigation and washing.

[Discussions by various scholars] "Xinhua Compendium of Materia Medica": Root: has the functions of tonifying the kidney, promoting blood circulation, strengthening the spleen, and removing dampness. Used for nephritis, low back pain due to kidney deficiency, postpartum lochia, leucorrhea, dry mouth, and hot flashes.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

After reading the above detailed introduction to the effects and functions of Euonymus macrocarpa, I believe many friends have already known the benefits of Euonymus macrocarpa. It can be seen that Euonymus macrocarpon is very beneficial to our human body. If you need it, you might as well give it a try.