The efficacy and function of white leaf thorn root

White leaf thorn root is a common Chinese medicine in clinical practice, which has high health value. For people with poor physical constitution, eating white leaf thorn root can greatly improve their physical health. Today I will introduce white leaf thorn root to you.

[Source] It is the root of Elaeagnus fujianensis, a plant of the Elaeagnaceae family.

[Original form] Fujian Elaeagnus, also known as: Elaeagnus fujianensis. An evergreen upright shrub, 1 to 2 meters high. The branches have long thorns and the young branches are covered with brown scales. The leaves are sub-leathery, obovate to ovate-rectangular, 3-4.5 cm long, 0.5-2 cm wide, with rounded apex, cuneate base, entire margin, covered with silvery-gray scales on the upper side that often fall off, and denser scales on the lower side; petiole 4-7 mm long. The flowers are clustered in short racemes in the leaf axils, silvery white, densely covered with scales on the outside; the perianth is short, cup-shaped, 2 mm long, 4-lobed at the top, glabrous or sparsely covered with white stellate hairs on the inside; 4 stamens; style glabrous. The fruit is ovoid, 5 to 8 mm long, densely covered with silvery white scales, and red when ripe.

【Habitat distribution】Grows in mountains and fields. Distributed in Fujian and Taiwan.

[Properties] The dried roots are cylindrical and are mostly cut into short segments with a diameter of about 1 to 2 cm. The surface is dark brown, the cork is peeling off, and there are obvious longitudinal grooves. It is extremely hard and not easy to break. The cross section is uneven. The cork is light reddish brown, the pith is light yellow, dense and solid.

【Nature and flavor】 Sour and astringent, neutral.

【Functions and indications】 Expel wind and dampness, relieve gas and asthma, and strengthen the kidneys.

[Additional prescription] ① For the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis: 1 to 3 liang of fresh roots of Elaeagnus fujianensis, an appropriate amount of wine, and 4 liang of lean pork. Add water and stew.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

The above is a brief introduction to the effects of white leaf thorn root. I hope it can help all friends. In general, the health-preserving effects of white leaf thorn root are very powerful. Therefore, white leaf thorn root can be used in daily life to better promote physical health.