The efficacy and function of mountain cherry [picture]

Most Chinese medicinal materials have good effects on the treatment of diseases, such as wild cherry [picture]. Below we will give a basic introduction to the relevant information of wild cherry [picture].

[Alias] Zhutao, Maiying (Wu Xi Bencao), Niutao, Yingtao (Bowuzhi), Yingtao, Yingdou (BU Lu), Litao, Naitao (Meng Wei), Meihuai (Bamin Tongzhi), Shanyingtao (Compendium of Materia Medica), Hairy Cherry (Illustrated Description of Common Trees in Hebei), Wild Cherry, Sophora japonica (Chinese Tree Taxonomy).

[Source] It is the fruit of the mountain cherry plant of the Rosaceae family.

[Original form] Deciduous shrub, up to 3 meters high. The branches are spreading, and the young branches are densely covered with yellow velvet. There are usually three buds growing side by side, with flower buds on both sides and leaf buds in the middle. The flower buds open earlier or at the same time as the leaf buds. Simple leaves are alternate or clustered on short branches; leaf blades are obovate or elliptical, 4-7 cm long, 2.5-3.5 cm wide, gradually pointed at the apex, or rarely 3-lobed, broadly cuneate at the base, with coarsely serrated edges, dark green with short soft hairs above, and denser, nearly yellowish hairs beneath; petioles are 2-7 mm long and densely hairy; stipules are linear. Flowers are solitary or two in pairs; sepals are 5, fused at the base into a tube, with hairs inside and outside; petals are 5, white or pink, obovate; stamens are numerous; pistil is 1. The drupe is nearly ellipsoidal or spherical, red when ripe, and about 1 cm in diameter. Flowering period is from April to May. The fruiting period is from May to June.

[Habitat distribution] Growing on sunny hillsides. It is distributed in most parts of our country.

【Nature and flavor】 ① "Bielu": "pungent, neutral, non-toxic."

【Functions and indications】 Replenishing Qi and consolidating essence. Treat diarrhea and spermatorrhea.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 0.5 to 1 jin.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From Compendium of Materia Medica

This article introduces to us what wild cherry [picture] is. We know that wild cherry [picture] has a very high medicinal effect, but we must remind everyone that wild cherry [picture] generally cannot be eaten indiscriminately, otherwise it will cause serious consequences. I hope everyone will treat it with caution.