The efficacy and function of dog tooth flower

As for Dogtooth Grass, I think some people may have heard of it or even taken it. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t heard of it. Next, I will introduce Dogtooth Flower to you.

[Other names] White dog tooth, tofu flower, dog crazy wood, lion flower, wind sand door, wave flower tree

[Source] Medicinal material source: the roots and leaves of Dogtooth Weed and Dogtooth Weed of the Apocynaceae family.

[Original form] 1. A shrub or small tree. Except for the hairy calyx, the rest of the flowers are glabrous. Leaves are opposite, hard and papery, oval or oblong, 5-12cm long and 1.5-3.5cm wide. The inflorescences are axillary, usually twin, gathered at the ends of branchlets in a pseudo-dichotomous shape, with 6-10 flowers; the calyx is 5-lobed, with glands at the inner base; the corolla is white, double, with wrinkles on the edges, and the corolla tube is up to 2 cm long. The follicles are forked or curved, containing 3-6 seeds, which are oblong and have no seed hairs. The flowering period is from June to November, and the fruiting period is autumn.

【Habitat distribution】Ecological environment: 1. Grown in sparse forests in mountains.

[Chemical composition] The whole plant of Dogtooth Weed contains indole alkaloids, and the seeds contain coronaridine. The roots and stems of single-petaled dogtooth weeds contain various biological alkaloids such as dogtooth weed alkaloids, and the seeds contain dogtooth weed alkaloids.

【Nature and flavor】 Sour; Cool

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and lowers blood pressure; detoxifies and reduces swelling. Mainly used for hypertension; sore throat; carbuncle; traumatic injury

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 10-30g. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash fresh product for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is a detailed introduction to Dog's Tooth Flower. Since it is a Chinese medicinal material, we can eat it with confidence. Dog's Tooth Flower has a very good effect on improving all aspects of the human body.