The efficacy and function of Acanthopanax short-stalked

Although Western medicine and Western drugs are more common nowadays, people still often believe that diseases can only be cured by taking Chinese medicine, because Chinese medicine can cure the root cause. Acanthopanax short-stalked is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine. Let’s take a look at some common knowledge about it.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The stem of Acanthopanax brachypodium of the Araliaceae family.

【Original form】 Shrub, 1-2m high. The branches are thornless, or there are thorns on the nodes, which are short and sharp, pointing downward. The leaves have 3-5 leaflets; the petiole is very short, only 2-4mm long; the leaflets are obovate to obovate-oblong, 3-6cm long, 1-2.5cm wide, with rounded or short-pointed apex, narrowly pointed base, glabrous on both sides, entire margin, 3-5 pairs of lateral veins, raised underneath. The inflorescence is solitary or 2-4 in a terminal short panicle, 1-1.5cm in diameter, with many flowers; the peduncle is 1-2cm long, extending after flowering; the bracts are ovate, purple, with clusters of rusty hairs at the tip; the pedicel is 1-1.5cm long, glabrous; the flowers are light green; the calyx has short soft hairs, with 5 small teeth on the edge; the petals are 5, ovate, pointed at the tip, about 2mm long, and recurved when flowering; there are 5 stamens; the ovary has 5 chambers; the styles are all fused into a column. The fruit is nearly spherical, with 5 deep ridges, about 5 mm long, and the persistent style is about 2 mm long. Flowering period is August.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in shrub forests or on sunny hillsides at an altitude of 1000-1500m.

【Functions and indications】 Tonifies Qi and strengthens the spleen; nourishes the heart and calms the mind; relieves depression and harmonizes blood. Mainly used for menopausal fatigue; hot flashes, insomnia; depression; forgetfulness; palpitations; dizziness; headache; joint pain

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 9-15g. Or it can be made into pills or powders.

[Note] People with Yin deficiency and excess fire should take this medicine with caution.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is the introduction of short-handled Acanthopanax. I believe you will understand it after reading it. After knowing the effects and functions of Acanthopanax brevis, you can adjust it according to your own physical condition.