The efficacy and function of Orobancha large flower

Oleander is a common Chinese medicine with many different functions. It can treat some diseases of the human body. Let us learn about its specific functions below.

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of Orobanchaceae.

[Original morphology] Sichuan Orobancha parasitic herb, 16-18cm tall. The stem is erect and covered with yellow-brown glandular hairs. The leaves are triangular or triangular-lanceolate, 0.8-1.2 cm long and 3-5 mm wide, and are densely covered with glandular hairs on the outside together with the bracts, calyx and corolla. Inflorescence spike-shaped, 5-7cm long; bracts ovate-lanceolate, 1.2-1.4cm long, 6-7mm wide; calyx about 1.3mm long, irregularly lobed into 2 deep parts; corolla yellow or blue, tubular-funnel-shaped, about 3.5(-4)cm long, not constricted at the filament attachment point, upper lip entire, lower lip slightly shorter than upper lip, 3-lobed, lobes nearly circular, 5-6mm in diameter, with shallowly wavy edges, with lobes between lobes, filaments attached 7-9mm from the base of the tube, 1.8-2cm long, base densely covered with a small tuft of long soft hairs; pistil about 2.5cm long, style about 2cm long, together with ovary covered with short glandular hairs, stigma 2-lobed. Flowering period is May-June.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Parasitic on the roots of plants such as Indigofera and Jasminum.

【Nature and flavor】 Astringent; slightly sweet; warm

【Functions and indications】Hemostasis. Treats metrorrhagia and nosebleed

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 6-15g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

After reading the above article, I believe everyone has basically understood the effects and functions of Oleander, right? The medicinal value of Oleander is extremely high, but it is not suitable for everyone. You should judge based on your own actual situation. I hope everyone will pay attention to this.