The efficacy and function of Hubei Begonia

Hubei Begonia is a relatively familiar traditional Chinese medicine. It has many benefits for our body. If we want to consume it correctly in our lives, we need to have some understanding of Hubei Begonia. Let’s take a look at it below.

【English Name】 Leaf of Hupeh Crabapple

[Source] Medicinal material source: the young leaves and fruits of Malus hupehensis, a plant of the Rosaceae family.

[Original form] Hubei crabapple, a tree, up to 8m tall. The twigs are purple to purple-brown, initially with short soft hairs that fall off later. Simple leaves are alternate; petioles are 1-3 cm long; stipules are linear-lanceolate and fall off from time to time; leaf blades are ovate to ovate-elliptical, 5-10 cm long, 2.5-4 cm wide, with fine and sharp serrations on the edges, with sparse short soft hairs when young, which fall off soon and are often purple-red. Flowers bisexual; umbel, with 4-6 flowers, pedicels 3-6cm long, glabrous or slightly pubescent; pollen white or nearly white, 3.5-4cm in diameter; calyx 5, lobes triangular-ovate, acuminate or acute, about the same length as the calyx tube or slightly shorter; petals 5, obovate; stamens 20; styles 3, rarely 4, with long pubescence at the base. The pear fruit is oval or nearly spherical, about 1 cm in diameter, yellow-green with a slight blush, and the calyx lobes fall off; the fruit pedicel is 2-4 cm long. The flowering period is April-May, and the fruiting period is August-September.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown on hillsides or valley jungles at an altitude of 50-2900m.

[Properties] Identification of properties: the leaves are ovate or ovate-elliptical, 5-10cm long, 2.5-4cm wide, with acute or acuminate apex, rounded or broadly cuneate base, finely serrated edges, glandular dots at the tooth ends, grooves below the main vein, young leaves covered with fine hairs, 2 stipules, lanceolate. Leathery. It has a faint smell and tastes slightly bitter and astringent.

[Chemical composition] The leaves contain phloretin-2-glucoside, catechin, epicatechin and trace amounts of flavonol-3-glucoside.

【Nature and flavor】 Sour; neutral

【Functions and indications】Dissipates accumulation and resolves stagnation; soothes the stomach and strengthens the spleen. Stagnation of staple food; indigestion; dysentery; malnutrition

[Usage and Dosage] For internal use: decoct in water, 60-90g of fresh fruit; or take appropriate amount of young leaves and make tea.

[Discussions by various scholars] "Xinhua Compendium of Materia Medica": Fruit; used as medicine instead of hawthorn.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

From the above introduction, it is not difficult to see that Hubei crabapple has many functions. People in daily life can eat Hubei crabapple in appropriate amounts according to their physical conditions. After a period of time, your physical condition will be greatly improved.