The efficacy and function of Tibetan cloves

In fact, the occurrence of many human diseases is closely related to diet. If you want to have a healthy body, diet therapy is a very good method. Various Chinese medicinal materials play a very critical role. Today we will introduce to you the Chinese medicine Tibetan clove.

[Other names] Stone tiger, stone ginseng, bougainvillea, rock aralia

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole plant or root of Syringa japonica, a plant of the Rubiaceae family.

[Original form] Stone lilac is an epiphytic, multi-branched small shrub, usually less than 1m tall. The branches are often twisted. 3-4 pairs of leaves are clustered at the top of shortened branches; stipules are ovate, 6-7mm long and wide; leaf blades are papery, elliptic-ovate to lanceolate, 8-15cm long, 3.5-5.5cm wide, with pointed apex, gradually narrowing to a short petiole 2-3mm long at the base, with scattered short soft hairs on the upper side and hairs only on the veins on the lower side, with 16-18 pairs of lateral veins, forming marginal veins close to the leaf margin. The inflorescence is sparse, terminal, and trifurcated; the bracts are large leaves with long petioles; the flowers are large and white; the pedicels are 2-3mm long; the calyx tube is obconical, 3mm long, with 5 lobes, linear, 8mm long, and reflexed when fruiting; the corolla is white, the corolla tube is 5-7m long, with 5 lobes; the stamens are hidden; the stigma is 2-lobed. The capsule is obconical, 1.5-2.2cm long, 6mm in diameter, brown, pubescent, veined, and split into 2 lobes. There are many seeds, which are stacked and the seed coat extends to both ends to form a tail shape. Flowering period is June-July.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows in forests or on tree trunks and rocks.

【Nature and flavor】 slightly bitter; astringent; neutral

【Functions and indications】Strengthen tendons and bones; promote the elimination of dampness and reduces swelling. Mainly used for low back pain due to kidney deficiency; edema due to malnutrition; eczema; traumatic injury

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 10-15g. For external use: take appropriate amount and wash with decoction.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Based on the above summary, Tibetan cloves still have certain pharmacological effects. What needs to be noted is that Tibetan cloves should be consumed according to one's actual situation and not in excess.