The efficacy and function of the light thorn long protrusion ball

Chinese medicinal materials have good effects on the treatment of most diseases, such as the light thorn long protrusion bulb. Below we will give a basic introduction to the relevant information of the light thorn long protrusion bulb.

[Other names] Cactus, light-thorned mastoid, long-thorned cactus, Baguazhang

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole plant of Opuntia longissima of the Cactaceae family.

[Original morphology] The stem is spherical, often growing in clusters, up to 20 cm in diameter, with cylindrical tubercles. The tubercle is 12-25mm long, without grooves, and with a small nest at the tip. The nestlets are round, with hairless spines; the marginal spines are 12-15, 6-9mm long, white to light yellow, reddish when old, spreading or slightly recurved; the middle spine is straight, 1, 3-4mm long. The flowers are nearly terminal, light yellow, growing from the axil of the tubercle, 4-6cm long, with a crown margin of 6-7cm in diameter. The inner tepals are wide-spread, oblanceolate, and gradually narrowed into fine claws at the base; there are many stamens surrounding the style; the ovary is inferior, the style is thin, and the stigma has 8 linear lobes, yellow in color.

[Habitat distribution] Commonly cultivated in Guangxi. Native to Mexico.

[Pharmacological action] The plant of the same genus, Mammillaria microcarpa, contains N-methyltyramine. N-methyltyramine can increase coronary blood flow and renal blood flow, reduce myocardial oxygen consumption and has a significant diuretic effect. The LD50 of its hydrochloride by intravenous injection is 33.9 mg/kg.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; Cool

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and relieves cough. Lung heat cough

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 5-15g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The unique living environment gives the light-thorn long spike ball magical effects. After the introduction of the above content, I believe everyone has a certain understanding. I hope that everyone can learn more about this knowledge in daily life, and be able to solve the difficulties in life while increasing experience.