The efficacy and function of the root of magnolia

As we all know, Chinese magnolia root is a very common medicinal material with many years of history. It can also treat many diseases. Let us learn about the medicinal value of Chinese magnolia root.

[Alias] Holly root.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The root of Ilex cornuta.ex Paxt., a plant of the Aquifoliaceae family.

[Original form] Holly is an evergreen small tree or shrub, 3-8m tall. The bark is grayish white and smooth. The leaves are hard leathery, oblong-square, 4-8cm long and 2-4cm wide, with 3 hard thorns at the tip, the central thorn is recurved, the base is truncate, and there are 1-2 thorns on each side, with a short tip and a rounded base. The surface is dark green and shiny, the back is yellow-green, and both sides are hairless. Dioecious or occasionally polygamous, clustered in the leaf axils of 2-year-old branches; flowers yellow-green, 4-merous; calyx cup-shaped, small; petals flaring outward, obovate to oblong, about 2.5mm long, about 1.5mm wide, fused at the base; stamens 4, filaments about 3mm long; ovary 4-chambered, style very short. The drupe is berry-like, spherical, bright red when ripe, 4-8mm in diameter; it has 4 cores and is bone-like. The flowering period is April-May, and the fruiting period is September-October.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows on hillsides, valleys, stream sides, mixed forests or bushes.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; Cool

【Functions and indications】Nourishes the liver and kidneys; dispels wind and clears heat. Mainly used for weakness of waist and knees; joint pain; headache; red eyes; toothache; urticaria

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 6-15g, fresh product 15-60g. For external use: take appropriate amount and wash with decoction.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Everyone should be aware of the medicinal value of the Chinese magnolia vine, so you can be more targeted when consuming it. More reasonable use of the medicine can better treat some common diseases.