The efficacy and function of variegated rhododendron

There are so many medicinal herbs in the world, and it is inevitable that there are some that we are not familiar with. But as long as we have the spirit of learning throughout our lives, I believe we can slowly learn more medical herbs. So do you know about the medicinal herb Rhododendron variegatedum?

[Alias] Bloodroot, Seven-Star Sword, Blood Road Grass (Guangzhou Air Force "Handbook of Commonly Used Chinese Herbal Medicines").

[Source] The whole plant of Rhododendron variegatedecolor, a plant of the Acanthaceae family. Available all year round.

[Original form] Shrub, about 2 meters high. The stem is much branched. The leaves are opposite, lanceolate or ovate-lanceolate, 4 to 8 cm long, with a pointed apex, a cuneate base, entire margin, and white pubescence on both sides; the petiole is short, with a pair of downward-pointing thorns at the base of the petiole, which are purple-red. Inflorescence spikes terminal or axillary; flowers yellow; bracts large; sepals 4, paired, outer pair largest; corolla tube long, 5-lobed. Capsule. Flowering period: summer and autumn.

[Habitat distribution] Grown in valley wetlands, beside villages, garden edges or under cultivation. Distributed in Guangdong and other places.

【Chemical composition】 The flowers contain baicalein-7-rhamnosyl glucoside.

【Properties and flavors】 Guangzhou Air Force "Handbook of Commonly Used Chinese Herbal Medicines": "bitter, warm."

【Functions and indications】 Guangzhou Air Force "Handbook of Commonly Used Chinese Herbal Medicines": "It can promote blood circulation, detoxify and reduce swelling, and treat snake bites, dog bites, traumatic injuries, carbuncles, and traumatic bleeding."

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 2 to 3 qian. For external use: mash and apply.

【Note】 Pregnant women should not take this medicine.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

After understanding some of the effects and common knowledge of variegated azalea, I hope everyone can use scientific methods in the process of consumption to make it play a greater role.