The efficacy and function of Celastrus spinulosa

Celastrus thornii has a long history, and up to now, its uses are increasing. I wonder if you guys know about its other effects. Let us introduce it in detail below, hoping it will be helpful to you guys.

[Other name] Parthenocissus tricuspidata (Handbook of Commonly Used Chinese Herbal Medicines in Northeast China)

[Source] It is the root , fruit or stem of Celastrus spinulosa of the Celastraceae family. Cut the above-ground stems in spring and autumn and dry them in the sun.

[Original form] Vine-like shrub, up to 8 meters long. Young branches often have accompanying roots. The outermost pair of bud scales remain and are sharp and hard, forming hooked thorns that often climb and hook onto trees. The leaves are alternate, broadly ovate, slightly membranous, 3 to 5.5 cm long, 2 to 5 cm wide, with bristle-like fine teeth on the edges. The inflorescence is axillary, with 1 to 3 flowers, or many flowers in clusters; the pedicels are short, often less than 5 mm; the flowers are unisexual, light yellow, 5-parted, the calyx is bell-shaped, and 5-lobed; the petals are spoon-shaped and oblong; the stamens of the male flowers have filaments attached to the edge of the disk, and the ovary is degenerate; the pistils of the female flowers have very short filaments, the ovary is 3-chambered, the style is columnar, the stigma is 3-lobed, and the cleft ends are further 2 deeply lobed and reflexed. The capsule is spherical, yellow-green, 3-lobed, and contains 3 to 6 dark red seeds. Flowering period is June. Fruiting period is October.

[Habitat distribution] Grown under forests, by rivers and on rocky slopes. Distributed in Liaoning, Jilin, Heilongjiang, Hebei, Shandong, Zhejiang and other places.

[Chemical composition] The fruit and seeds contain celery lutein and zeaxanthin.

[Properties and flavors] "Handbook of Commonly Used Chinese Herbal Medicines in Northeast China": "sweet, neutral."

[Functions and indications] "Handbook of Commonly Used Chinese Herbal Medicines in Heilongjiang": "It can dispel rheumatism and strengthen bones and muscles. It can treat rheumatic pain, arthritis, swelling and pain caused by falls, and unexplained swelling and poison."

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 0.5-1 liang; or soaked in wine.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

Knowing the effects and functions of Celastrus spinulosa, for most of our friends, if you feel you need it, you might as well eat some of it in your daily life. I believe it will effectively improve your condition. However, in order to ensure the effect after consumption, please be sure to consume it according to the requirements and avoid some bad living habits so that you can get the expected effect.