The efficacy and function of bright leaf jasmine

Chinese medicinal materials are very effective in treating certain diseases. Although the effect is a little slow, they have no side effects on the human body and are still highly respected by people. However, when choosing, you need to pay attention to its usage methods, etc. Let us learn about the medicinal material bright leaf jasmine.

[Other name] Four Seasons Jasmine

[Source] Medicinal material source: the root or leaf of Jasmine japonica of the Oleaceae family.

[Original form] Twining woody vine, 1-7m high. The twigs are light brown, slightly flattened at the nodes, and the twigs of the current year are purple or light brown. Leaves are opposite, simple; petiole is 0.4-1.2cm long, with obvious joint in the middle. The leaves are leathery, ovate or narrowly elliptic, 4-10 cm long, 1.5-6.5 cm wide, with sharp, acuminate or abrupt apex, cuneate or rounded base, smooth on both sides except for tufts of hairs in the axils of the veins below. Inflorescence is racemose or paniculate, spreading, terminal or axillary; peduncle is 0.5-5cm long; bracts are opposite, conical or lanceolate in the upper part of the inflorescence, lanceolate in the base of the inflorescence, and pedicel is 0-2.2cm long; flowers are fragrant; calyx is cup-shaped, with 4 lobes, triangular, rarely broad linear; corolla is white, high-footed saucer-shaped, corolla tube is 1-2cm long, 1-2mm in diameter, with 6-8 lobes, narrow lanceolate; styles are of different lengths. The fruit is nearly spherical, 0.5-1.5cm in diameter, and black in color. The flowering period is from May to October, and the fruiting period is from August to April of the following year.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows in hillside grasslands, bushes and sparse woods.

[Properties] Identification of properties: The leaves are mostly curled and wrinkled, and are ovate or elliptical when flattened. They are 4-10 cm long and 2-6 cm wide, with a pointed tip and a cuneate or round base. They are dark green above and light green below, with clusters of yellow hairs in the vein axils; the petioles are 0.4-1.2 cm long and brittle and easily broken. It has a slight fragrance and a slightly astringent taste.

【Nature and flavor】 Astringent; Cool

【Meridian】 Heart; Liver; Kidney

【Functions and indications】Disperse blood stasis; relieve pain; stop bleeding. Mainly used for traumatic injuries; traumatic bleeding; sores and furunculosis

【Usage and Dosage】 For external use: take appropriate amount and apply on the affected area or grind into powder for application.

[Discussions by various scholars] "Xinhua Compendium of Materia Medica": Used for bruises, fractures, traumatic bleeding, and boils.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the introduction in the above article, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of bright leaf jasmine. Bright leaf jasmine has a great effect and is very beneficial to the human body. Therefore, everyone can choose bright leaf jasmine according to their physical condition, but it should still be done under the doctor's advice.