The efficacy and function of the iron wire Lingxian

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【Alias】

Iron root, iron rod clematis, iron foot clematis

【source】

Medicinal material source: the roots and rhizomes of the Liliaceae plants Smilax glabra, Smilax china, Smilax glabra and Smilax glabra.

[Original form]

1. Smilax glabra is a climbing shrub or semi-shrub. With short and thick rhizomes. The stems and branches are usually sparsely covered with thorns or nearly thornless, which are needle-shaped, 4-5mm long, slightly black, and the carvings on the stems are sometimes thicker and shorter. Leaves are alternate; petioles are 5-15mm long, with tendrils, and the shedding point is located at the upper part; leaves are ovate or elliptical-ovate, 4-12.5cm long, 2.5-8cm wide, with obtuse or shallow cordate base, and sometimes turn dark brown after drying. Flowers are unisexual and dioecious; umbels are axillary, peduncle is very short, generally less than half the length of petiole; male flowers have 6 tepals, 4-5mm long, green-yellow, 6 stamens, filaments are longer than anthers; female flowers have 3 reduced stamens, 3-chambered ovary, 3-lobed stigma. The berry is nearly spherical, 6-9mm in diameter, black, and has 3 seeds. The flowering period is May and the fruiting period is October.

【Habitat distribution】

Ecological environment: 1. Smilax glabra grows under forests, under bushes or in the shade of hillsides at an altitude of 700-1500m. 2. Smilax china grows under forests, in thickets or in grass on hillsides. 3. Black-leaved Smilax grows under forests, in bushes and in shaded areas on hillsides. 4. Smilax glabra grows under forests, in thickets or in the shade of hillsides.

【Properties】

1. Identification of properties (1) Smilax china: The rhizome is horizontally elongated, slightly curved, with needle-like thorns, and many fine roots on the lower side. The roots are 20-100cm long, 1-2mm in diameter, gray-brown or gray-brown in color, with tiny hooked thorns and a few fibrous roots. It is tough, elastic and not easy to break. The outside of the cross section is a light brown ring (stone cell) with small pores in the vessels arranged in a circle. No odor, light taste.

【Chemical composition】

1. Smilax china: The rhizome contains tigoge-nin, neotigogenin, laxogenin, smilaxogenin A [smilaxinA; laxogenin-3-O-α-L-arabinopyranosyl(l→6)-β-D-glucopyranoside], and smilaxogenin B

【Preparation】

Take the original medicinal materials, remove impurities, wash, soak, cut into thick slices, dry, and sieve out the ash.

【Nature and flavor】

Spicy; slightly bitter; neutral

【Function and indications】

Dispel wind and dampness; activate blood circulation and dredge meridians; detoxify and resolve stagnation. It is used to treat rheumatic pain, joint discomfort, sores, swelling, and scrofula.

【Usage and Dosage】

For internal use: decoct in water; or make into pills or powder; or soak in wine. For external use: take appropriate amount, mash and apply or grind into powder for application; or decoct in water for washing.

【extract】

Chinese Materia Medica

Not only does the iron wire angelica have multiple functions, but it can also be eaten in many ways in our lives, so it is loved by many people.