The efficacy and function of Mudong

Speaking of Mudong, we are all familiar with it. Mudong is not only edible but also has very high medicinal effects. Eating Mudong regularly can play a very good health-preserving and health-care role.

【source】

Medicinal material source: the whole plant of the plant Atractylodes japonica of the family Caryophyllaceae.

[Original form]

Shrub to small tree, 2-5m high. Often has thorns. Leaves are alternate; petiole is 3-5mm long; leaf blade is elliptical to oblong-elliptical, 3-9cm long, 2-5cm wide, with rounded or short acuminate tip, nearly rounded base, 1 gland on each side, glabrous on both sides; 3 basal veins. The racemes are axillary or terminal, 3-6 cm long, with pale yellowish white flowers and 4 mm in diameter; there are 4-5 sepals; 4-5 petals; there are many stamens, and the appendages at the tip of the connective are hairy; the disk is composed of fleshy free glands located outside the stamens; the ovary has 1 chamber, with 3 parietal placentas, each with 2 hanging ovules. The berries are spherical, 4-5mm in diameter, purple-black when ripe, with a long pointed persistent style. 2-6 seeds. The flowering period is late autumn and early winter.

【Habitat distribution】

Ecological environment: Grown in shady jungles or sparse woods.

【Nature and flavor】

Bitter; astringent; cool in nature

【Function and indications】

Promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis; reduce swelling and relieve pain. Mainly used for traumatic injuries; fractures; carbuncle; milk and sweat blockage; rheumatic bone pain

【Usage and Dosage】

For internal use: decoction. For external use: appropriate amount, apply fresh leaves; or grind into powder and mix with wine for application.

【Discussions by Various Schools】

"Xinhua Compendium of Materia Medica": The whole plant has the function of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and is used to treat bruises and carbuncles.

【extract】

Chinese Materia Medica

This article introduces to us what Mudong is. We know that Mudong has a very high medicinal effect, but we must remind everyone that Mudong should not be eaten indiscriminately, otherwise it will cause serious consequences. I hope everyone will treat it with caution.