The efficacy and function of boxwood root

When it comes to the roots of large-leaf boxwood, we are all familiar with them. The roots of large-leaf boxwood are not only edible but also have very high medicinal effects. Eating the roots of large-leaf boxwood regularly can have very good health-preserving and health-care effects.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The root of Euonymus japonicus, a plant of the Celastraceae family.

[Original form] Boxwood is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a plant height of 3-8m. Branchlets nearly quadrangular. Simple leaves are opposite; petiole is about 1m long; leaf blade is thick leathery, obovate, oblong to oblong, 3-6cm long, 2-3cm wide, obtuse at apex, finely serrated at edge, cuneate or nearly circular at base, dark green above, light green below. The cymes are axillary, with a peduncle 2.5-3.5cm long, one to two times dichotomously branched, with 5-12 flowers on each branch, white-green in color, in fours; the disk is hypertrophic. The capsule is oblate, about 1 cm in diameter, light red, with 4 shallow grooves; the fruit pedicel is quadrangular. Seeds brown with orange-red aril. The flowering period is June-July, and the fruiting period is September-October.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows in sunny places with moist soil or in garden cultivation.

[Cultivation] Biological characteristics: It prefers a mild and humid climate and is cold-resistant. It is best cultivated in well-drained and fertile loam.

[Chemical composition] The root bark contains euojaponine A, C, D, F, G, I, J, K, L, and M. The fruit contains euojaponine esters (ejap) 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12, 13, and 14.

【Nature and flavor】 Pungent; bitter; warm

【Meridian】 Liver meridian

【Functions and indications】Promote blood circulation and regulate menstruation; eliminate rheumatism. Mainly used for irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, rheumatic pain

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 15-30g.

【Note】 Pregnant women should take with caution.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

This article introduces to us what is the root of the broadleaf boxwood. We know that the root of the broadleaf boxwood has a very high medicinal effect, but we must remind everyone that the root of the broadleaf boxwood generally cannot be eaten indiscriminately, otherwise it will cause serious consequences. I hope everyone will treat it with caution.