1. Alias
Hua Shang Lu, Jian Zhang Xiao, Xia Shan Hu, Tu Hen.
2. Plant morphology
Perennial herb. No hair. The roots are enlarged, fleshy, and conical in shape. Stem upright, cylindrical, with longitudinal grooves, 0.8-1 meters high, green or purplish red in color, leaves alternate, paper; Leaves are elliptical to elongated elliptical in shape, with a sharp or gradually pointed tip, a wedge-shaped base, and the entire margin. The inflorescence grows at the top or opposite to the leaves, upright; Bracts linear, membranous; Flowers bisexual, small, with 5 petals, white, pale yellow green or pinkish, elliptical to oblong in shape; 8-10 stamens, rarely more than 10; The carpel is 5-8 (~10), separated but closely attached, the style is short, and the top is bent downwards. The berry is flattened and spherical, consisting of 5-8 (~10) divided fruits, and is purple black when ripe. Seed kidney shaped, black brown. The flowering period is from April to July, and the fruiting period is from July to October.
3. Origin distribution
Born on the edge of mountain valleys or under forests, as well as in moist soil along forest edges and roadsides, often cultivated or semi wild. Distributed in most parts of China.
4. Harvesting and processing
Excavate from autumn to spring of the following year, remove roots and sediment, cut into pieces or slices, and dry in the sun or shade.
5. Characteristics of medicinal herbs
Irregular blocks cut horizontally or vertically, with varying thickness. The outer skin is gray yellow or gray brown. The horizontal section is curved and uneven, with wrinkled edges and a diameter of 2-8 centimeters; The cut surface is light yellow brown or yellow white, with the wood protruding and forming several concentric rings. The longitudinal section is bent or curled, with a length of 5-8 centimeters and a width of 1-2 centimeters, and the wooden part is raised in an equal strip shape. Hard in texture. Qi is weak, taste is slightly sweet, and chewing for a long time makes the tongue numb.
6. Sexual Taste Returning to the Classics
Cold in nature and bitter in taste. Toxic. Return to the lung meridian, spleen meridian, kidney meridian, and colon meridian.
7. Effect and Function
Reduce swelling and promote bowel movements, detoxify and disperse lumps. The Junxia Zhushui medicine, which belongs to the subcategory of laxative drugs.
8. Clinical application
Take 3-9 grams of decoction orally. Use to treat swelling and obstruction of bowel movements; Apply an appropriate amount externally, crush fresh products or grind dry products into powder, and apply to the affected area for the treatment of abscesses, swelling, and toxins.
9. Pharmacological research
Animal experiments have shown that the extract has a diuretic effect. Water decoction has a significant expectorant effect, as well as enhancing immune function, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-tumor, cough suppressant, asthma relieving, diuretic, anti gastric ulcer effects, promoting DNA and RNA synthesis, and inhibiting the central nervous system and heart.
10. Chemical composition
Contains ingredients such as Shanglu saponin E, Shanglu toxin, alkaloids, △ '- sitosterol, α - spinach sterol, Shanglu glycoside A, Shanglu glycoside B, Shanglu glycoside C, Shanglu glycoside D, Shanglu saponin A, Shanglu glycoside acid, Shanglu glycoside element, 2-hydroxyShanglu glycoside acid, American Shanglu toxin, American Shanglu glycoside E, Shanglu saponin, etc.
11. Usage taboos
Spleen deficiency, edema, and pregnant women should avoid taking it. It is advisable to start with a small amount. This product has a stimulating effect on the gastrointestinal tract, so it is recommended to take it after meals. Excessive poisoning can lead to nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, tachycardia, respiratory rate, followed by unclear speech, agitation, convulsions, severe cases of blood pressure drop, coma, dilated pupils, cardiac or respiratory arrest, and death.
12. Compatibility prescription
① Treatment for falls and bruises: In Shanglu, grind the powder and adjust the heat of the wine to hit the green and black areas, and then apply ointment for better results. (Diannan Materia Medica)
② Treating peptic ulcers: 10g of Shanglu powder, 10g of blood charcoal, and 1 fresh egg. First, remove the shell from the egg, mix the egg white, yolk, and medicine evenly, add a little tea oil to the pot, and wait for the oil to cook. Then, pour the medicine solution into the pot and fry until cooked. Take twice a day, once in the morning and once in the afternoon, for a course of 2 weeks: (Hunan Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1985, (4): 13)
③ Treatment of functional uterine bleeding: 60-120 grams of fresh roots from Shanglu, 250 grams of pork, stewed together, meat and soup. (Shennongjia Chinese Herbal Medicine)
④ Treating swelling and difficulty urinating: Crush the root of Shanglu, add 0.9 grams of musk, apply it to the navel, tie it with silk, and the swelling will disappear with small convenience. (Gangmu)
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