The efficacy and function of thorny thorn flower

Nowadays, our living standards are constantly improving, but our health quality is constantly declining. Unscientific diet poses a potential threat to our bodies. Many Chinese medicinal herbs can regulate and improve our bodies. Here I would like to introduce you to the prickly ash flower.

[Other names] Iron Begonia, Fangui Thorn, Wannian Thorn, Tiger Thorn

[Source] It is the stems and leaves of Euphorbia milii Ch.des Moulins, a plant of the Euphorbiaceae family. It can be harvested throughout the year and used dried or fresh.

[Original form] Perennial succulent shrub. The stem is erect or climbing, up to 1m long; the thorns are hard and sharp, 1 to 2.5cm long, arranged in 5 rows on the longitudinal ridges of the stem. The leaves are alternate, usually growing on young branches, obovate or oblong-spoon-shaped, 2.5-5 cm long, rounded at the tip with a small convex tip, and gradually narrowed at the base; the bracts are bright red, broadly ovate or kidney-shaped, and about 8 mm long. The flowers are unisexual, without perianth, and both male and female flowers grow in the calyx-like involucre; male flowers are numerous; female flowers are solitary in the center of the inflorescence, with ovary superior. Capsule is oblate. Flowering period is from May to September. Fruiting period is from June to October. Inflorescence central, ovary superior. Capsule is oblate. Flowering period: May to September. Fruiting period is from June to October.

[Habitat distribution] Mostly cultivated in gardens. Distributed in Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian and Guizhou.

[Nature and flavor] Cool in nature, bitter in taste; poisonous.

【Functions and indications】 Expel pus, detoxify and expel water. Used for carbuncle, hepatitis, abdominal edema.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

After the above introduction to the prickly ash flower, we have a detailed understanding of the prickly ash flower. In life, we can learn more about the characteristics of the thorny flower and make full use of its medicinal value to serve our lives.