The efficacy and function of Zijinlian

Purple Golden Lotus is a very common Chinese medicine and also a very important medicinal material. We need to pay attention to it. Zijinlian can be used in combination with other medicines, and we need to take them appropriately according to our physical condition. Let’s take a look at the main effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Zijinlian.

[Other names] Rotor lotus (Guizhou Herbal Medicine), Zijinbiao (Guizhou Medicinal Plant Catalogue), Bandaozeng (Chinese Herbal Medicine Newsletter (2): 43, 1971).

[Source] It is the root of the plant Myrtlesia japonica of the Plumeria family. Harvest in autumn.

[Original form] Perennial herb. The rhizome is short, tuberous, and has many lateral roots. The stem is erect or inclined, with edges and white powder in the grooves. Simple leaves are alternate; with short petioles; the leaf blades are rhombic-ovate, 3 to 5 cm long, 2 to 3.5 cm wide, gradually pointed at the apex, cuneate at the base, decurrent, entire, with long yellow hairs on both sides. The flowers are terminal and axillary, arranged in heads, with bracts or bracteoles; the calyx is tubular, 5-parted, membranous, with purple edges; the corolla is butterfly-shaped, with 5 blue lobes; the stamens are attached to the corolla tube. Capsule lid cracked.

[Habitat distribution] Grown in shady places beside roads. Distributed in Sichuan, Guizhou, Yunnan, Tibet and other places.

[Chemical composition] A reddish-brown needle-shaped crystal is separated from the root, which is a phenolic quinone substance that can relax smooth muscle spasms and inhibit the growth of Staphylococcus aureus, Sarcina and Coccus subtilis in test tubes.

【Nature and flavor】Warm in nature, sweet in taste.

【Functions and indications】Promote blood circulation and relieve pain, remove blood stasis and promote new blood circulation.

[Additional prescription] ① Treat injuries from falls: 50 cents of Rotor Lotus. Take with wine soak.

【Clinical application】 Used for relieving spasms and relieving pain

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Guizhou Herbs"

Everyone should know about the medicinal value of purple golden lotus, so you can be more targeted when consuming it in your daily life. More reasonable use of medicine can better treat some common diseases.