The efficacy and function of Epiphyllum stems

As people's research on traditional Chinese medicine deepens, they gradually understand the detailed ingredients in various traditional Chinese medicines and the impact of these ingredients on everyone's health. Below I would like to recommend a Chinese medicinal herb, Epiphyllum stem, to you and describe the effects of Epiphyllum stem in detail. I hope it will be of help to your study and research.

[Source] Medicinal material source: the stem of Epiphyllum scabra of the Cactaceae family.

[Original form] Shrub-like succulent plant, 1-2m tall. The main branches are erect and cylindrical, with irregularly branched stems. The nodes are leaf-like and flat, 15-60cm long, about 6cm wide, green, with wavy or concave edges, no thorns, a thick midrib, and no leaves. The flowers emerge from small nests on the edges of the stems, are large, bilaterally symmetrical, 25-30 cm long, about 10 cm wide, white, and yellow when dry; the stamens are slender and only a few hours apart; the tepals are longer than the lobes, the tepals are white, and yellow when dry, the stamens are slender and numerous; the style is white, longer than the stamens, and the stigma is linear with 16-18 lobes. The berries are oblong, red, fringe-shaped and juicy. Seeds numerous, black. Flowering period is from June to October.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: It grows in sandy soil rich in humus, likes shady, humid and foggy environment, is not suitable for exposure to the sun, and is not cold-resistant.

【Nature and flavor】 Sour; salty; cool

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies. Mainly for furuncle and carbuncle

【Usage and Dosage】For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the introduction in the above article, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of the stems of Epiphyllum, which is a very familiar medicinal material, but it has many more medicinal properties and functions, so I hope everyone will consume it based on their own situation.