The efficacy and function of Bauhinia

Speaking of Bauhinia, I believe many friends know it because it has a good effect in treating diseases. However, some friends do not know what the specific effects of Bauhinia twigs are, so let’s take a detailed look at the effects of Bauhinia twigs here.

[Source] It is the fruit or flower of the pedunculate plant of the Caprifoliaceae family .

[Original form] Shrub, up to 2 meters high, with young branches covered with short soft hairs. Leaves are opposite, ovate, elliptic-ovate or elliptic-lanceolate, 5-8 cm long, with sharp or acuminate apex, cuneate base, sparsely serrated margins, shiny green, and sparsely white fine hairs on the dorsal veins; petiole is short or almost absent. There are several flowers, axillary or terminal on short side branches; there are 2 sepals, which are oblong; the corolla is rose red, 5-lobed, 1.5 cm in diameter, tubular from bottom to middle, trumpet-shaped at the top, and swollen on one side of the base; there are 4 stamens, 2 of which are strong; the ovary is inferior, 3-chambered, and the style is elongated. Achenes 1-seeded, with swollen persistent sepals on top. Flowering period is from June to July.

[Habitat distribution] Growing in hillside jungles. Distributed in Sichuan, Hubei, Shaanxi and other places.

[Nature and flavor] It is neutral in nature, bitter in taste, and non-toxic.

【Functions and indications】Relieve rheumatism, relieve heat and toxins. Treat rheumatic pain in muscles and bones, and apply to redness and swelling of carbuncles.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 5 to 8 qian. For external use: mash and apply.

[Additional prescription] For treating redness and swelling of carbuncles: Bauhinia twig, Artemisia selengensis, and Red Achyranthes bidentata. Mash the wool together and apply it.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

The above is a detailed description of the effects and edible methods of Bauhinia twigs. Medicines like Bauhinia twigs are very effective in treating diseases. However, it should be noted that when using Bauhinia twigs, they need to be used in moderation and should not be used too much, otherwise it will not be of any benefit to the body.