The efficacy and function of long hair euphorbia leaves

Only when we understand the main ingredients of any medicinal material can we better exert its efficacy and function. Here I recommend a very popular Chinese medicinal material, Eupatorium pubescens.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The leaves of Eurya longituba of the Theaceae family.

[Original morphology] A shrub or small tree; young branches are cylindrical, densely covered with yellowish-brown long silky hairs. Leaves are alternate and leathery; petiole is 1-2mm long; leaf blade is oblong-lanceolate, 5-12cm long, 1.5-3cm wide, acuminate at apex, rounded at base, green and shiny above, often with golden glandular dots, covered with yellow-brown long filaments below, with fine serrations on the edges, lateral veins slightly raised below, not obvious above. Flowers are unisexual, dioecious, with 1-3 flowers in axillary; male flower sepals are ovate, 2.5-3.5mm long, rounded at the apex, and covered with long filaments on the outside; petals are ovate, 5mm long, fused at the base, with 13-15 stamens; female flower sepals are the same shape as male flowers but slightly smaller; petals are lanceolate, 3-4mm long, ovary is ovate, covered with long filaments; style is 4-5mm long and 4-5 lobed. The fruit is spherical, 5mm in diameter, and covered with long yellow-brown hairs. Flowering period is November.

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

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly bitter; cool

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies; reduces swelling and relieves pain. Mainly used for sores, swellings, burns, and injuries from falls

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 6-15g. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash fresh product for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is some basic information about Eurya pubescens. I hope you can learn more about Chinese herbal medicine, which will be beneficial to you.