Effects and functions of Celastrus thornii leaves

Chinese medicinal materials are very effective in treating certain diseases. Although the effect is a little slow, they have no side effects on the human body and are still highly respected by people. However, when choosing, you need to pay attention to its usage methods, etc. Let us now learn about the medicinal material Celastrus spinulosa leaves.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The leaves of Celastrus flagellaris Rupr., a plant of the Celastraceae family. 0

[Original form] Celastrus spinulosa is a vine-like shrub, up to 8m long. Stems and branches often have accompanying roots. The outermost pair of bud scales are persistent and are sharp, hooked thorns that often cling to the tree. Simple leaves are alternate, nearly membranous, broadly ovate or nearly circular, 3-5.5cm long, 2-5cm wide, with short acuminate tip, nearly circular or broad cuneate base, and leaf margins with stiff hair-like fine teeth. Cymes are axillary with 1-3 flowers or more in clusters; flowers are unisexual, light yellow, 5-merous, calyx is bell-shaped, 5-lobed; petals are spoon-shaped and oblong; filaments of male flowers are attached to the edge of the disk, and the ovary is degenerate; filaments of female flowers are extremely short, the ovary is 3-chambered, the style is columnar, the stigma is 3-lobed, and the cleft ends are further 2-lobed and reflexed. The capsule is spherical, yellow-green, and 3-lobed. There are 3-6 seeds, dark red in color, with an orange-red aril. The flowering period is June and the fruiting period is October.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows in wilderness, under forests, by rivers and on rocky slopes.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; neutral

【Functions and indications】Promote blood circulation and dissipate blood stasis; clear away heat and detoxify. Mainly used for traumatic injuries; furuncle; snake bites

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: Take an appropriate amount, mash the juice and mix with wine. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

【Note】 "Northeast Medicinal Plants": "Pregnant women should not use it."

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above article analyzes some of the effects of Celastrus spinulosa leaves. In our daily life, we can eat Celastrus spinulosa leaves in moderation according to our own situation, which will greatly help improve our body functions.