Effects and functions of Daphne odora[picture]

As we all know, Altai Daphne [Picture] 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 Altai Daphne [Picture].

【English name】root of Altai Daphne

[Alias] Daphne odora (Illustrated Guide to Higher Plants of China).

[Source] Medicinal material source: the root and the whole plant of Daphne koreana of the Thymelaeaceae family .

[Original form] Altai Daphne is a small deciduous shrub, 40-120cm tall. Old branches are gray-brown, and new branches are brown-red. The leaves are clustered at the top of new branches, oblanceolate, entire, and sessile. The cymes grow at the top of new branches, often with 3-5 flowers, the corolla is white, 4-lobed at the top, with 8 stamens in 2 whorls, attached to the corolla tube. The fruit is berry-like, spherical, and black when ripe.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows on hillsides and in bushes.

[Properties] Identification of properties: The roots are curved and slender, with a diameter of 1-5mm, brown surface with longitudinal wrinkles, unclear taproot, thicker lateral roots, and occasional fibrous roots. The texture is tough, not easy to break, the cross section is yellow and fibrous.

[Chemical composition] The branches and leaves contain daphene fragrance.

【Nature and flavor】 Pungent; warm; toxic

【Meridian】 Lung; Heart; Stomach

【Functions and indications】Dispel wind and cold; eliminate phlegm and relieve cough; promote qi circulation and relieve pain. Mainly used for colds; cough with a lot of sputum; stomachache due to qi stagnation

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 0.6-1.5g; or grind into powder.

[Discussions by various scholars] "Xinhua Compendium of Materia Medica": It has the functions of inducing sweat and relieving exterior symptoms, relieving cough and expectorant, and relieving pain. It can treat colds, stomachaches and other symptoms. This product is toxic. If general weakness and dizziness occur after taking it, the dosage should be reduced or the drug should be discontinued.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Everyone should be aware of the medicinal value of Altai Daphne [Picture]. You can be more targeted when consuming it in your daily life. More reasonable use of medicine can better treat some common diseases.