The efficacy and function of the root of short-stalked southern celestial being

The root of the short-stalked Celastrus is a traditional Chinese medicine that is relatively familiar to everyone. It has many benefits to our body. If we want to consume it correctly in our lives, we need to have some understanding of the root of the short-stalked Celastrus. Let’s take a look at it below.

[Alias] Large vine vegetable, white flower vine.

[Source] Medicinal material source: the root and root bark of Celastrus orbiculatus of the Celastraceae family.

[Original form] A short-stemmed Celastrus vine-like shrub that can reach 7m in height. Branchlets with large, raised lenticels. Simple leaves are alternate; petiole is 5-15mm long; leaf blade is oblong narrow elliptic or obovate lanceolate, 4-11mm long and 3-6cm wide. Flowers are dioecious; male inflorescences are terminal and axillary, with terminal inflorescences up to 5 cm long, inflorescence axis branches are short, and axillary inflorescences have 1-3 flowers; female inflorescences are all axillary, with 3-7 flowers, and the flowers are yellow-green; male flowers have a cup-shaped disk, stamens are attached to the edge of the disk, and the reduced pistil is short columnar; female flowers have reduced stamens, the ovary is free from the cup-shaped disk, the style is slender, the stigma is 3-lobed, and each cleft has 2 forked branches, and the capsule is nearly spherical, about 1 cm in diameter. There are 3-6 seeds with orange-red aril.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown in mountain jungles or roadsides.

[Chemical composition] The root contains 1β-acetoxy-2β, 8β, 9α-tribenzoy-loxy-4α, 6α-dihydroxy-β-dihydroagarofuran, 1β-acetoxy-8β, 9α-dibenzoyloxy-2β-(furan-β-carbonyloxy)-4α, 6α-dihydroxy-β-dihydroagarofuran, and dulcitol.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy; neutral

【Functions and indications】 Expel wind and dampness; promote blood circulation and relieve pain; detoxify and reduce swelling. It is mainly used for rheumatic pain, traumatic injury, hernia pain, sores, swelling and infection, herpes zoster, eczema and snake bites.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 9-15g. For external use: grind into powder and apply on affected area.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above article introduces the functions of the roots of Short-stalked Celastrus, and I hope it will be helpful to you in your life. But it is important to note that you should not randomly combine it with other foods. You should consult a professional before making a decision.