The efficacy and function of Yunnan chicken bone Changshan

Many people choose Yunnan Chicken Bone Changshan because of its high-value pharmacological effects, but be careful not to eat it casually, otherwise it will have some bad effects on the body. We need to understand it before eating it. Are you ready?

[Source] It is the branches and leaves of the Apocynaceae plant Dichroa crenata . Harvested in summer. Dry in the sun, or cut into thick slices.

[Original form] Cistanche deserticola (Illustrated Catalogue of Plant Names and Realities), also known as: Yunnan duck-foot tree, red pepper tree, white tiger tree, and wild pepper.

[Habitat distribution] Grown on hillsides, stream banks, and wet places. Distributed in Yunnan. Produced in Yunnan.

[Properties] Dry branches and leaves, most of the branches are cut into oblique slices about 1 mm thick. The old branches are about 6 to 8 mm in diameter, with gray-brown bark with longitudinal stripes, small protruding lenticels, a small and hollow pith in the center of the cross section, and white wood; the young branches are thinner, with bluish-gray bark, a larger hollow pith, and the bark is easy to peel off. The leaves are arranged in whorls of 3 to 5, elliptical or ovate-oblong to lanceolate, entire, and often wrinkled and curled after drying. No smell, bitter taste.

【Chemical composition】 The root contains reserpine.

【Nature and flavor】 ① "Experience-based identification of Chinese medicine properties": "bitter."

【Function】 ① "Kunming Medicinal Plant Survey Report": "Cure malaria."

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 3 to 5 qian. For external use: grind into powder and apply on the affected area.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Discussion on Chinese Medicinal Materials Varieties"; 2. "Illustrated Catalogue of Plant Names and Realities": Chimonanthus chinensis grows in the mountains of Kunming. The weak stem is like a vine, two or three feet high. The long leaves are like peach leaves, shiny and tough with wrinkles. It has five-pointed pink flowers that bloom in clusters from spring to autumn. The trees are strong and have curled up tips. It is also planted in the garden as a plaything.

The above is a detailed introduction to the medicinal value of Yunnan chicken bone and Changshan. There are also some ways and methods when eating Yunnan chicken bone and Changshan. The above eating methods are very helpful for regulating various problems of the human body, so you can rest assured.