The efficacy and function of Euonymus japonicus

Nowadays, our living standards are constantly improving, but our health quality is constantly declining. Unscientific diet poses a potential threat to our bodies. Many Chinese medicinal herbs can regulate and improve our bodies. Here I would like to introduce you to the Euonymus japonicus.

[Alias] Hairy glandular euonymus, ghost arrow feather, euonymus, four-angled tree, hairy-leaved euonymus.

[Source] Medicinal material source: the winged stems or roots of Euonymus tricholoma, a plant of the Celastraceae family.

[Original form] Euonymus hairy-veined is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 3m tall. Branchlets slightly quadrangular, green, usually with 2-4 cork wings. Simple leaves are opposite; with short petioles; the leaf blade is nearly leathery or thick papery, obovate, rhombic-obovate to elliptical, 3-7cm long, 1.5-3.5cm wide, gradually pointed at the apex, cuneate at the base, with fine serrations on the edges, and densely covered with short soft hairs on the veins on the back of the leaf. Cymes, axillary, with 1-3 flowers, green-white, about 6mm in diameter, 4 sepals; 4 petals, round, 4-lobed disk; 4 stamens, shorter, attached to the edge of the top of the disk, ovary superior, 4-chambered, attached to the disk. Capsule, deeply 4-lobed when ripe, with orange-red aril. The flowering period is May, and the fruiting period is June-July.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in mixed woods on hillsides or on the edge of forests.

[Chemical composition] The whole plant contains friedelin, β-sitosterol, dulcitol, quercetin, hyperin, and quercetin-3-galactosylxy-loside.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; Cold

【Meridian】 Liver; Spleen

【Functions and indications】Regulate menstruation; reduce swelling; relieve pain; kill insects. Main symptoms: Masses and masses; chest pain; amenorrhea; irregular menstruation; abdominal pain due to blood stasis after childbirth; traumatic injury; joint swelling and pain; abdominal pain due to worm accumulation

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 6-15g; or soak in wine; or make into pills or powder. For external use: take appropriate amount and decoct in water for washing.

【Note】 Pregnant women should not take this medicine. Hebei Chinese Herbal Medicine Handbook: "Pregnant women should avoid using it."

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

After the above introduction to Euonymus japonicus, we have a detailed understanding of Euonymus japonicus. In life, we can learn more about the characteristics of Euonymus japonicus and make full use of its medicinal value to serve our lives.