The efficacy and function of tiger

Modern medical research believes that the mountain tiger contains many nutrients that are beneficial to the human body. As a traditional Chinese medicine, its efficacy and function have been widely recognized. Let's take a look at its specific situation.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The root of Ilex ficus indica, a plant of the Aquifoliaceae family.

[Original form] Ilex banyan is an evergreen tree that can reach a height of 12m. Branchlets yellowish brown or reddish brown, glabrous. Leaves are alternate; petioles are 1-1.5cm long; leaf blades are leathery, ovate, ovate-elliptical or oblong to oblanceolate, 4.5-11cm long, 1.5-3.5cm wide, with a narrow tail-pointed apex, a cuneate or nearly rounded base, and irregular shallow round serrations or serrations on the margins. The midrib is concave above and protruding below, with inconspicuous lateral veins, shiny above, and glabrous on both sides. Inflorescences are clustered on biennial branches, with 4 flowers; male inflorescences have 1-3 flowers per branch, cymose, sepals are triangular, glabrous, corolla diameter 6mm, petals ovate-elliptical, slightly fused at the base, stamens longer than 1/5 of the petals; female inflorescences have 1 flower per branch, calyx shallowly disc-shaped, lobes with keel-shaped protrusions, corolla diameter 3-4mm, petals ovate, ovary ovate, stigma disc-shaped. The fruit is spherical, 5-7mm in diameter, red, with tubercle-like protrusions; the core is divided into 4 grains, which are nearly elliptical or nearly round, with palm-shaped stripes and grooves on the back. The flowering period is March-April, and the fruiting period is October-November.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: It often grows in valleys, streamside mixed woods or shrubs at an altitude of 400-800m.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; sweet; cool

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies; promotes blood circulation and relieves pain. Mainly treat hepatitis; swelling and pain caused by falls

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 9-15g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

In fact, you will only know its benefits after practicing it. Just like the traditional Chinese medicine Herba Lycopodii introduced above, it turns out that Herba Lycopodii can also treat some other diseases. Therefore, eating it in moderation has many benefits.