The efficacy and function of pearl umbrella

As for pearl umbrella, I think some people may have heard of it or even taken it. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t heard of it. Next, I will introduce the pearl umbrella to you.

[Alias] Purple-green fruit root, small umbrella, sky blue and earth red.

[Source] The whole plant of Ardisia multicolor, a plant of the Myrsinaceae family. Harvest in summer and autumn, wash and use fresh or dry in the sun.

[Original form] Evergreen small shrub, up to 30 cm tall. Root slender cylindrical. The stem is erect, with twigs 10 to 17 cm long and slightly gray. The leaves are alternate, elliptic-lanceolate, 8 to 14 cm long, 2.8 to 4.8 cm wide, slightly pointed at the tip, with wavy edges; the petiole is about 4 to 8 mm long. Umbel terminal: usually bisexual; pedicel about 1 cm long; flowers white or reddish, usually with glandular dots. The drupe is spherical, red, and has thorns on the top. 1 seed. Flowering period is from April to May. Fruiting season: winter.

[Habitat distribution] It is mostly found in subtropical mountains, sparse forests and humid places. Distributed in central and southern my country.

【Nature and flavor】Numbish, bitter, warm.

[Functions and indications] Relaxes muscles and tendons, strengthens tendons and bones, clears the throat and relieves pharynx.

[Additional prescription] ① Treat bone bruises: Take appropriate amount of pearl umbrella and apply it on the affected area.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Yunnan Chinese Herbal Medicine"

The medicinal value of the pearl umbrella introduced in the article is of great help to our lives. In fact, many physical illnesses can be treated with some Chinese medicinal materials such as pearl umbrella. The profound Chinese medicine culture should continue to be passed on.