The efficacy and function of Legoli

Leukoli is a very common Chinese medicine and is also a frequently used medicine. It has unique effects and functions in treating many diseases. Here I will tell you in detail about the effects of some traditional Chinese medicine Legoli.

[Other names] Sieve dustpan, white wood berry, old crow fruit, mountain pepper, red bayberry, leech vine

[Source] Medicinal material source: the roots and stems of the Myrsinaceae plant Achyranthes bidentata.

【Original form】Climbing shrub. Many branches; densely covered with lenticels, ± pubescent when young. The leaf blade is hard papery, rarely leathery, oblong-ovate or ovate, rarely broadly lanceolate, 5-10cm long, 2-4cm wide, with acute or acuminate apex, rounded or obtuse base, rarely cuneate, margin finely or coarsely serrulate, sometimes doubly serrulate or almost entire, with numerous lateral veins reaching the tooth tip, and sparse and inconspicuous glandular dots; petiole 6-8mm long, narrowly winged, more or less pubescent. Inflorescence, axillary, 1-3cm long, pubescent; pedicels 2-3mm long, papillated; bracteoles awl-shaped, 1mm long, ciliate, with more or less glandular dots, sometimes puberulent at calyx fusion; petals separate, light green or white, 1-2mm long, ovate or oblong or elliptic, obtuse or rounded at apex, membranous at margin, ciliate, inside central part especially near base densely puberulent or papillated, with glandular dots; stamens degenerate in female flowers, up to 1/2 of petals, equal to or longer than petals in male flowers, inserted in 1/3 of petals, filament base with papillae, anther oblong or ovate, with glandular dots on back; pistil equal to petals in female flowers, style often curved. The fruit is spherical, 4-5mm in diameter, blue-black or reddish, with glandular dots, and the persistent calyx is close to the fruit. The flowering period is from October to December, and the fruiting period is from April to July.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in hillside thickets or under forests at an altitude of 200-1600m.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy; slightly warm

【Functions and indications】Promote blood circulation and regulate menstruation. Mainly used for irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, rheumatic pain

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 9-15g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

I believe that through the detailed introduction of Legoli in this article, everyone can understand the efficacy and medicinal properties of Legoli. I hope this helps you all.