The efficacy and function of large spatholobus

There are many types of Chinese medicine. When we choose, we need to understand the medicine first. So do you know about the medicinal material "Smilax china"? Let us introduce it below.

[Other names] Horsetail Herba, Deerhorn Herba, Green Snake Herba, Pants Belt Vine

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of Huperzeda chinensis.

[Original morphology] The stem is soft and drooping, epiphytic, 20-77cm long, and multi-branched. The leaves are spirally arranged, erect, densely covering the branches, lanceolate, 5-8mm long, about 2.5mm wide, acuminate at the apex and slightly incurved, entire, base cuneate, smooth; midrib inconspicuous. Sporangium spike slender, 2.5mm in diameter, or wider; sporangium ovate, about 4mm long, base broadly cuneate, apex acuminate, hard, slightly adnate, wider than nutrient leaves; sporangium borne in the axils of sporangium, reniform, yellow.

【Habitat distribution】Ecological environment: epiphytic on tree trunks in dense forests.

【Chemical composition】 Contains lycopodium alkaloids and terpenoids.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly bitter; warm; slightly toxic

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and dampness; relax muscles and tendons; reduce swelling and relieve pain. Mainly used for rheumatic pain and traumatic injuries

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 6-15g; or soaked in wine. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is a detailed introduction to the effects and functions of the large-strength grass. When choosing it, pay attention to the dosage to avoid causing harm to the body.