What are the medicinal values ​​of Nandina domestica?

Perhaps most people are very familiar with Nandina domestica, of course some people are relatively unfamiliar with it. In fact, Nandina domestica was originally a relatively common Chinese medicine, which can be used to treat white diseases. Nandina domestica is a very common plant mostly cultivated in gardens. In addition to being used for appreciation, it can also be made into Chinese medicine to have good effects on various diseases. So what are the medicinal values ​​of Nandina domestica?

Nandina domestica leaves are the leaves of the Agave tequila flavescentis, a plant of the Agavaceae family, and are generally cultivated in gardens. So what are the specific medicinal values ​​of Nandina domestica leaves in medicine? And what prescriptions require it? Now, I will share with you the medicinal value and application of Nandina domestica leaves.

Aliases

Southern bamboo leaves and Tianzhu leaves.

Medicinal material source: The leaves of Nandina domestica, a plant of the Berberidaceae family

Medicinal material source: The leaves of Nandina domestica of the Berberidaceae family.

Latin plant, animal and mineral name: Nandina domestica Thunb.

Harvesting and storage: The leaves can be picked in all seasons, washed, removed from branches and stems, and dried.

Original form

Nandina domestica is an evergreen shrub, about 2 meters tall, with an erect, cylindrical, clumping stem, few branches, and the young and tender parts are often red. The leaves are alternate, leathery and shiny; the base of the petiole is swollen and sheath-like; the leaves are usually tripinnate, 30-50cm long, with 3-5 leaflets, the leaflets are elliptic-lanceolate, 3-7cm long, 1-1.5cm wide, gradually pointed at the apex, cuneate at the base, entire, dark green on both sides, and often turn red in winter. The flowers are in large panicles, 13-25cm long, with a diameter of about 6mm. There are many sepals, 3 in each whorl, and the three whorls on the inner two sides are white petals; there are 6 stamens, free, and the anthers are longitudinally fissured; the ovary has 1 chamber, 2 ovules, and a short style. The berry is spherical, red or sometimes yellow when ripe, 6-7mm in diameter, and contains 2 seeds, which are oblate. The flowering period is from May to July, and the fruiting period is from August to October.

Nandina domestica, an evergreen shrub, about 2m tall, with an upright stem

Habitat distribution

Ecological environment: grows in sparse woods and bushes, mostly cultivated in courtyards.

Resource distribution: distributed in Shaanxi, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui, Jiangxi, Fujian, Hubei, Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan, Sichuan, Guizhou, etc.

Characteristics

The leaves are two to three times pinnate, with the last pinnules having 3-5 leaflets; the leaflets are elliptic-lanceolate, 3-10cm long, 0.5-1cm wide, acuminate at the apex, cuneate at the base, entire, and dark green or red on the surface. Leathery. It has a faint smell and a bitter taste.

Chemical composition

Nandina domestica leaves contain trace amounts of magnoflorine, and young leaves contain vitamin C, nandinin, amentoflavone, and nantenoside A and B.

Flavor

Bitter; cold in nature.

Meridians

Lung; bladder meridian.

Function and indications

Clears away heat and dampness; purges fire; detoxifies. It is used to treat lung heat cough, whooping cough, stranguria with heat, hematuria, red and swollen eyes, sores, carbuncle, and scrofula.

Dosage

For internal use: decoction, 9-15g. For external use: take appropriate amount, mash and apply.

Various Discussions

1. "Guangxi Chinese Materia Medica": Treats red, swollen and painful eyes, malaria, and bruises.

2. "Common Chinese Herbal Medicines in Shanghai": Stop bleeding and relieve cough. Treat hematuria and whooping cough.

Through the above article, we have learned the relevant knowledge about Nandina domestica, and we also know what the medicinal value of Nandina domestica is? In fact, Nandina domestica itself has the effect of treating diarrhea and relieving cough. Nandina domestica also has a good effect on lung heat, cough and emphysema. Taking Nandina domestica decoction can relieve cough, reduce phlegm and relieve pain.