The efficacy and function of Clerodendrum trifoliatum

Recently, major TV channels have launched various health programs, and food programs have also introduced special health-preserving dietary therapy methods. In all aspects, it is shown that the concept of health preservation is gradually deepening in people's understanding. Next, we will introduce a health-preserving medicinal material, Clerodendrum trifoliatum.

【Alias】Poisonous grapes.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The stems and leaves of Taiwania tenuifolia, a plant of the grape family.

[Original form] A woody vine of Taiwania. Branchlets glabrous; tendrils simple, opposite leaves. The trifoliate leaves are alternate; the petiole is relatively long, and the petiolules are short; the leaflets are narrowly lanceolate or narrowly ovate, 5-6.5cm long, 1.5-2cm wide, gradually pointed at the apex, obtuse at the base, and the bases of the lateral leaflets are slightly asymmetrical, glabrous on both sides, with sparse and shallow serrations on the edges. The flowers are unisexual and dioecious, with axillary cymes; the flowers are green-white; the calyx is nearly entire; there are 4 petals, which are triangular-oblong; there are 4 stamens; the ovary of the female flower has 4 chambers, and the stigma has 4 shallow lobes. berry. 2-4 seeds.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown in sparse bushes on hillsides or in roadside grass.

【Functions and indications】 Promotes tissue regeneration and heals ulcers. Primary Trauma

[Usage and Dosage] For external use: take appropriate amount, decoct in water for washing; or grind into powder and apply on the affected area; or apply fresh leaves to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

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