The efficacy and function of safflower parasite

The efficacy and function of the traditional Chinese medicine Safflower Parasite are very great. We can often see Safflower Parasite in our lives. Utilizing the medicinal and therapeutic properties of Safflower Parasite will bring us many unexpected benefits in health care. Let's take a look at the traditional Chinese medicine Safflower Parasite.

[Other names] Red flower parasite, cypress parasite, peach tree parasite, red flower mistletoe, parasite, parasitic flower boy

[Source] Medicinal material source: The leafy stems and branches of the plants Carthamus tinctorius and Carthamus tinctorius of the Mosquitoaceae family.

[Original form] 1. Shrub, 0.5-lm high. Young branches and leaves are densely covered with rusty stellate hairs, which later fall off and become glabrous; branchlets are gray-brown with lenticels. Leaves are opposite or nearly opposite, thick papery; petiole 5-6mm long; leaf blade ovate to oblong ovate, 5-8cm long, 2-4cm wide, obtuse at apex, broadly cuneate at base; lateral veins 5-6 pairs, obvious on both sides. Inflorescence racemes, 1-2(-3) axillary or born in the axils of fallen leaves of twigs, all parts are covered with brown hairs, peduncle and axis of inflorescence 2-3mm long, with 3-5(-6) flowers, red, dense; pedicel 2-3mm long; bracts triangular; receptacle turbinate, 2-2.5mm long; epicalyx annular, entire; corolla tubular in bud, 2-2.5cm long, slightly curved, with swollen lower part and elliptical apex, 4-lobed at apex when flowering, lobes lanceolate, 5-8mm long, reflexed; style linear, stigma capitate. The berry is pear-shaped, about 10mm long and 3mm in diameter, with a sudden narrowing at the lower part to form a long stalk, reddish yellow in color, and a smooth skin. The flowering and fruiting period is from October to January of the following year.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: 1. Grown in coastal plains or mountain evergreen broad-leaved forests at an altitude of 20-1000 (-2800) m, parasitic on sleeve trees, orange trees, lemons, kumquats, peach trees, pear trees or plants such as Theaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Apocynaceae, Ulmaceae, Sapindaceae or Coriaria, rarely parasitic on Yunnan Chinese fir and dry cedar.

[Properties] Identification of properties (1) The stems and branches of the red flower parasitic plant with leaves are cylindrical, multi-branched, 3-5 cm long, about 1 cm in diameter, and the diameter of the twigs and branch tips is 2-3 mm.

[Chemical composition] The stems and leaves contain 0.3% quercetin.

【Nature and flavor】 Pungent; bitter; neutral

【Functions and indications】Relieve rheumatism; strengthen muscles and bones; promote blood circulation and detoxify. It is mainly used for rheumatic pain, back and knee pain, stomachache, insufficient milk, traumatic injury, sores and swellings.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 30-60g. For external use: Take appropriate amount of young branches and leaves and mash them for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Everyone should know about the medicinal value of safflower parasite. We should pay more attention to information in this area so that we can be prepared when encountering problems and avoid panic.