The efficacy and function of South China pepper

The traditional Chinese medicine South China Pepper is often used by people in real life because of its functions and effects. So, what are the effects and functions of South China pepper? Let us study it together.

【Other name】 Konjac

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of Piper nigrum, a plant of the Piperaceae family.

[Original form] A woody climbing vine of South China pepper. The branches are glabrous, have longitudinal ridges, and roots grow at the nodes. The leaves are simple and alternate, entire, thick and papery, without obvious glandular dots, and glabrous; the lower petiole is up to 2 cm long, the upper petiole is 4-10 mm long, and the sheath is half the length of the petiole or slightly shorter; the lower leaves of the flower branches are broadly ovate or ovate, 8.5-11 cm long, 6-7 cm wide, with short pointed apex, usually cordate base, equal on both sides, and the upper leaves are ovate or ovate-lanceolate, 6-11 m long, 1.5-4.5 cm wide, gradually pointed apex, obtuse or slightly narrow base, often unequal on both sides; there are 5 veins, rarely 7, most of which are basal. Flowers are unisexual, dioecious, and gathered into spikes opposite the leaves; male inflorescences are cylindrical, 3-6.5cm long, with rounded, sessile, peltate bracts, 2 stamens, and filaments and anthers of nearly equal length; female inflorescences are 1-1.5cm long, with the base of the ovary embedded in the inflorescence axis, 3-4 stigmas, and pubescent. The berry is spherical, about 3mm in diameter, and the base is embedded in the inflorescence axis. Flowering period is from April to June.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows in dense forests or sparse forests, climbing on trees or rocks.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy; warm

【Functions and indications】Reduce swelling and relieve pain. Mainly used for toothache and trauma

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 6-15g. For external use: take appropriate amount, mash the fresh product for application or boil it in water for washing.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

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