The efficacy and function of dwarf euonymus

In daily life, people are not only very familiar with various foods, but also come into contact with a lot of medicines in daily life. Among them, dwarf Euonymus is a relatively common Chinese medicinal material. Given that there are still many people who don’t know much about dwarf Euonymus, let’s take a detailed look at it below.

[Source] Medicinal material source: the root and bark of Euonymus dwarfus of the Celastraceae family.

[Original form] Euonymus dwarf is a small shrub, erect or creeping, up to 1m high. Leaves are alternate or whorled; sessile; linear or linear-lanceolate, 1.5-3cm long, 2-5mm wide, with edges often slightly rolled outward. The cyme has 1-3 flowers, the peduncle and pedicel are slender, filamentous, and have obvious linear bracts and bracteoles; the flowers are green-purple, 6-8mm in diameter, 4-merous, the stamens have no filaments, and each locule of the ovary has 2-6 ovules. The capsule is pink when ripe, flat and wide, with a diameter of about 9mm. There are 1 to several seeds, which are brown, and half of the base is surrounded by an orange-red aril.

【Habitat distribution】Ecological environment: grows on the edge of forest.

【Nature and flavor】 Pungent; bitter; slightly warm

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and cold; remove dampness and dredge meridians. Mainly used for wind-cold-dampness arthralgia; joint swelling and pain; limb numbness

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 10-15g. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash the fresh product for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the introduction in the above article, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of dwarf euonymus. I hope everyone can follow the doctor's advice when taking it, and at the same time pay attention to exercise to enhance their own resistance.