The efficacy and function of Rubus araliae

The world is full of wonders, and Chinese medicinal materials are also varied and varied. Here I would like to introduce to you a Chinese medicinal material, Rubus araliae.

【English name】 Raspberry

[Source] Medicinal material source: The leaves or flowers of Rubus araliae, a plant of the Rosaceae family.

[Original form] Rubus aralia shrub, about 3m tall. There are scattered small thorns on the stem, and the stem and leaves have glandular hairs. Odd-pinnate compound leaves; 3-5 leaflets, concentric, pointed at the apex, nearly circular at the base, with irregular serrations on the edges, about 11 cm long; stipules linear. Inflorescence is in the form of a raceme, terminal; the flowers are purple-red; the sepals are hairy on the outside, and are oblong-triangular; there are 5 petals, each with a finely serrated edge.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in hillside bushes.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; Cool

【Meridian】 Heart meridian

【Functions and indications】Detoxification and swelling reduction, drying dampness and relieving itching. Mainly used for sores, boils, swelling, eczema and itching

[Usage and Dosage] For external use: appropriate amount, crush the fresh leaves and apply; or grind the dried leaves into powder and sprinkle on the affected area.

[Discussions by various scholars] "Taiwan Medicinal Plants": The leaves are mixed with Panzhihua and the leaves are mashed and applied externally to treat swelling and poison.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

In the above article, we analyzed Rubus araliae and learned that its functions and effects are very extensive. As long as we know more about the medicinal properties of traditional Chinese medicine, we will not panic when encountering diseases.