The efficacy and function of large-leaf boxwood

Do you know large-leaf boxwood? It is a relatively common Chinese medicinal material and is very helpful for some diseases. Let me show you today.

[Source] Medicinal material source: the stem bark and branches of Euonymus japonzcus Thunb., 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.

[Properties] Identification of properties: The outer surface of the stem bark is gray-brown, relatively rough, with dot-like protruding lenticels and shallow longitudinal cracks. The inner surface is light brown and smooth. The cross section is slightly fibrous, with dense silvery-white filaments, and it breaks when pulled to 3mm. It has a faint smell and tastes light and astringent.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; pungent; slightly warm

【Functions and indications】Dispel wind and heat; strengthen tendons and bones; promote blood circulation and stop bleeding. Mainly used for rheumatic pain; soreness of waist and knees; swelling caused by falls; fractures; vomiting blood

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 15-30g; or soak in wine.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

From the above explanation, we have some understanding of the effects and functions of large-leaf boxwood. If there are any symptoms of discomfort in the body, you can use Chinese medicine to regulate it. Chinese medicine has a long history of treating diseases, so you can eat it with confidence.