The efficacy and function of narrow-leaved Celastrus orbiculatus

The medical value of narrow-leaved Celastrus is beyond our imagination. It is very effective in treating some diseases. Narrow-leaved Celastrus contains many substances that are beneficial to the human body. Let’s take a look.

[Alias] Celastrus oblanceolate.

[Source] Medicinal material source: the roots and stems of Celastrus orbiculatus of the Celastraceae family.

[Original form] Narrow-leaved Celastrus is a vine-like shrub with branchlets densely covered with short brown hairs in the current year. Petiole 5-9mm long; leaves oblanceolate, 6.5-12.5cm long, 1.5-4cm wide, apex narrowly acute or shortly acuminate, base narrowly cuneate to cuneate, margin sparsely shallowly serrated, lateral veins 7-10 pairs. Cymes are axillary or lateral, with 1-3 flowers, male plants occasionally have more than 3 flowers, peduncles range from inconspicuous to 2mm long, pedicels are 1-2.5mm long, all covered with short brown hairs, with joints at the top; male flower sepals are elliptic-ovate, 2mm long and 1mm wide; petals are oblong-oblanceolate, about 4mm long and 1.5mm wide, with very short eyelashes on the edges; disk is fleshy and relatively flat, undivided; stamens are nearly as long as petals, filaments are covered with papillate hairs, anthers are broadly ovate, often with small convex tips on the apex; reduced stamens are less than 2mm long; female flowers are not seen. The capsule is spherical, with a diameter of 7.5-8.5mm. The seeds are crescent-shaped, about 5 mm long. The flowering period is from March to April, and the fruiting period is from June to October.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in hillside wetlands or streamside bushes at an altitude of 500-1000m.

【Nature and flavor】 Pungent; bitter; slightly warm

【Functions and indications】 Expel wind and dampness; promote blood circulation and qi movement; detoxify and reduce swelling. It is used for rheumatic pain, traumatic injury, hernia pain, sores, swelling and infection, herpes zoster and eczema.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 9-15g. For external use: Apply appropriate amount by grinding the root bark into powder; or grind the root into juice with water and apply.

【Note】 Pregnant women should take with caution.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

In fact, you will only know its benefits after practicing it. Just like the traditional Chinese medicine narrow-leaved Celastrus introduced above, it turns out that narrow-leaved Celastrus can also treat some other diseases. Therefore, eating it in moderation has many benefits.