The efficacy and function of Croton glomerata

Many people are very familiar with Croton tiglium. The benefits that Croton tiglium brings to us are not available in other foods. So what are the effects of croton tiglium? Let’s learn about it below.

[Alias] Baolong (Dai name).

[Source] It is the roots and leaves of Croton glomerata, a plant of the Euphorbiaceae family. Available all year round.

[Original form] A tree, 8 to 12 meters high, with young parts covered with star-shaped scales. Leaves are alternate or nearly whorled at the tips of branchlets, thinly leathery, elliptic or oblong-elliptic, 7-25 cm long, 3-9 cm wide, with sparse, glandular serrations on the margins, 10-13 lateral veins on each side, glands at the base of the leaf blade usually attached to both sides of the midrib; petiole 1-5 cm long; stipules awl-shaped, caducous. The racemes are clustered at the top of the branches, 15 to 30 cm long, covered with light yellow or brown star-shaped scales, with female flowers scattered at the lower part of the inflorescence axis and male flowers concentrated at the upper part; the bracts are triangular, densely covered with star-shaped scales on the outside; the calyx lobes of male flowers are ovate, with star-shaped scales on the outside, and the petals are oblong; there are 12 to 15 stamens; the petals of female flowers are filiform, alternate with the calyx teeth; the ovary is spherical, the style is 2-lobed, and the style has 6 branches. Capsule obovate, covered with stellate scales. The flowering period is from September to February of the following year.

[Habitat distribution] It grows in dense forests, sparse forests, valleys, stream sides or bushes on hillsides. Distributed in Yunnan, Hainan and other places.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy, warm in nature.

【Functions and indications】 Promotes blood circulation, disperses blood stasis and reduces swelling, reduces fever and relieves pain. Treat bruises, fractures, malaria, and stomachache.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 3 to 5 qian. For external use: mash and apply.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Selected Chinese Herbal Medicines in Simao, Yunnan"

This is all we have to say about the effects of Croton tiglium. I hope it will be helpful to you. Although the value of Croton tiglium is very high, we must be cautious when eating it.