The efficacy and function of red elderberry

As we all know, red elderberry is a very common medicinal material with many years of history. It can also treat many diseases. Let us learn about the medicinal value of red elderberry.

[Other names] Dwarf sweet pine, stone lotus

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

[Original morphology] Gesneriaceae is a perennial herb with long rhizomes. Leaves are all basal; sessile or petiolate, petiole flat, up to 2cm long, 3-6mm wide; leaf blades are leathery when dry, oblong-lanceolate, 6.5-10cm long, 0.9-2.4cm wide. Often sickle-shaped, gradually narrowing at both ends, with entire margins, densely covered with gray-yellow hairs on both sides, and 3-4 lateral veins. Inflorescence 2-3, each with many flowers; peduncle 13-18cm; bracts opposite, narrowly elliptic, about 4mm long, pubescent; calyx campanulate, about 1.5mm long, very short pubescent outside, 5-lobed to the middle, lobes triangular; corolla white to light red, very short pubescent inside, 5-lobed to the middle, lobes triangular; corolla white to light red, with purple-red markings inside, short pubescent outside, corolla tubular at the bottom, about 7mm long, upper lip of the crown brim 2-lobed, lower lip 3-lobed; stamens 4, 2 developed, filaments pubescent at the base, 2 reduced stamens; disc cup-shaped; ovary about 6mm long, densely pubescent, style about 3mm long, pubescent, stigma 2-lobed. The capsule is linear, 2-3cm long, about 2mm wide, and densely covered with short soft hairs. The seeds are small, oval and smooth. Flowering period is September-October.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing on rocks or steep cliffs in the shade of limestone mountains at an altitude of about 160m.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly bitter; slightly spicy; neutral

【Functions and indications】 Disperses blood stasis, reduces swelling and relieves pain. Mainly used for traumatic injuries; carbuncle, furuncle and swelling

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 9-30g; or soak in wine. For external use: take appropriate amount, mash and apply; or soak in wine and rub.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

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