The efficacy and function of red chicken kicking incense root

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 red chicken kicking incense root?

[Source] Medicinal material source: It is the root of Elaeagnus henryi Warb., a plant of the Elaeagnaceae family.

[Original form] Elaeagnus yichangensis is an evergreen upright shrub, 3-5m tall. With thorns, 8-20mm long; young branches light brown, densely covered with scales. Leaves are alternate; petioles are 8-15mm long; leaf blades are leathery, broadly elliptical or obovate-elliptical, 6-15cm long, 3-5cm wide, acuminate or acute at the apex, broadly cuneate at the base, dark green above, silvery white below, densely covered with white or scattered with a few brown scales. The flowers are silvery white, densely covered with scales, 1-5 flowers grow in short racemes on short branches in the leaf axils, the branches are rusty, 3-6mm long; the pedicels are 2-5mm long, the perianth is tubular-funnel-shaped, 6-8mm long, 4-lobed at the top, and the lobes are triangular; there are 4 stamens, and the filaments are extremely short; the flowers are erect or slightly curved, and are glabrous. The fruit is oblong, juicy, about 18mm long, covered with silvery white and a few scattered brown scales when young, and red when ripe. The flowering period is October-November, and the fruiting period is April of the following year.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in sparse forests or shrubs at an altitude of 450-2300m.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; Sour; Flat

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and dampness; relieves cough; stops bleeding. It is used for rheumatic low back pain, cough and asthma, dysentery, hematemesis, metrorrhagia, hemorrhoids, and malignant ulcers.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 15-30g. For external use: take appropriate amount and decoct in water for washing.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

I believe that through the detailed introduction of the red chicken kicking incense root in this article, everyone can understand the efficacy and medicinal properties of the red chicken kicking incense root. I hope this helps you all.