The efficacy and function of Rubus spinulosa

Rubus thornii is a familiar medicinal material with unusual effects and functions. It is the key to cure many diseases. Let's have a deeper understanding of Rubus thornii!

【English name】

SpinycalyxRaspberry

【Alias】

Huang Suomei, Xiao Hongpao

【source】

Medicinal material source: The root of Rubus roxburghii of the Rosaceae family.

[Original form]

Rubus spinulosa shrub, 1-2m tall. Old branches are reddish brown, glabrous, often covered with white powdery frost, and have hooked prickles. Petiole densely pubescent, sparsely covered with hooked fine prickles; stipules linear, pubescent; leaflets 3(-5), terminal leaflet rhombic, lateral leaflets oblong or elliptic, 3-4(5)cm long, 1.5-3cm wide, acute at apex, cuneate at base, with irregular serrations on margin, procumbent pubescent above, densely grayish-white pubescent below. 1-4 flowers; pedicels covered with long soft hairs and fine prickles; flower diameter 1.5-2cm; calyx up to 2cm long, densely covered with thorns and long soft hairs on the outside; petals nearly round, white, with very short claws at the base, shorter than sepals. The fruit is spherical, enclosed in the calyx, up to 1.5(2)cm in diameter, yellow in color, and glabrous. The flowering period is April-May, and the fruiting period is June-July.

【Habitat distribution】

Ecological environment: Grown in valleys and streams at altitudes up to 3700m, on barren hillsides or in open areas under pine forests.

【Nature and flavor】

Bland, bitter; flat

【Meridian】

Liver; Lung; Large Intestine

【Function and indications】

Clears away heat and dampness, promotes blood circulation and regulates menstruation. It is used for dysentery, intestinal bleeding, jaundice, nephritis edema, muscle and bone pain, sprains, irregular menstruation, whooping cough in children, and impetigo.

【Usage and Dosage】

For internal use: decoction.

【Discussions by Various Schools】

"Xinhua Compendium of Materia Medica": Root: Mainly used to treat irregular menstruation, red and white dysentery, intestinal bleeding, nephritis, jaundice, whooping cough in children, and edema.

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Chinese Materia Medica

Through the introduction of the Chinese medicinal herb Rubus serrata in the above article, we can clearly see that the Chinese medicinal herb Rubus serrata has many effects and functions. Therefore, in the future, everyone might as well learn more about Chinese medicines such as Rubus spinulosa in life.