The efficacy and function of Tieniu diamond

Tieniu Diamond is rich in nutritional value and high in medicinal value. Below we will introduce in detail the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Tieniu Diamond.

[Alias] Diamond wind, stone drill, green wood fragrance.

[Source] Medicinal material source: It is the root of Sichuan Qingfengteng, a plant of the Qingfengteng family.

[Original form] Sichuan Qingfengteng is a deciduous climbing woody vine, 2-3m long. Simple leaves are alternate; petiole is 2-10mm long; leaf blade is papery, oblong-ovate, 3-13cm long, 1.5-3.5cm wide, with acute or acuminate apex, rounded or broad cuneate base, glabrous on both sides; lateral veins are 3-5 on each side. The cyme has 1-3 flowers, which are light green; there are 5 sepals, which are triangular-ovate; there are 5 petals, which are oblong or broadly obovate, 4-5mm long, with 7-9 veins; there are 5 stamens, 3-5mm long; the disk is swollen, cylindrical, with wavy edges; the ovary is glabrous, and the style is about 4mm long. The schizocarp is obovate or nearly round, about 6mm long and 7mm wide, glabrous, and the midrib of the core is narrow wing-shaped. The flowering period is March-April, and the fruiting period is June-August.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in valleys, hillsides, streams and broad-leaved forests at an altitude of 1200-2600m.

[Chemical composition] The root bark contains 3-oxo-11,13(18)-oleanadiene, 3,11-dioxo-12-oleanene, 3-hydroxyolean-l1,13 (18)-diene, 3-oxo-11-hydroxy-12-oleanene and 3,11-dihydroxy-12-oleanene.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy; warm

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and promote blood circulation; resolve phlegm and relieve cough. Mainly used for rheumatic pain, traumatic injury, low back pain, chronic cough and asthma

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 15-30g; or grind into powder; or soak in wine.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above content is an introduction to the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Tieniu Diamond. I hope it can bring you some help. The culture of traditional Chinese medicine is profound and extensive. When treating diseases, we need to choose different medicines according to the different diseases to better help the body relieve troubles.