What are the effects and functions of eight-angle maple?

Star anise maple is a traditional Chinese medicine, so its medicinal value is naturally very high. It can clear away heat and detoxify, as well as promote blood circulation and relieve blood stasis. It is also used to treat common rheumatoid arthritis. However, it should be noted that pregnant women, children, and weak and sick people should not take it because star anise maple is also poisonous.

1. [Effects and functions] Dispel wind and dampness, relax muscles and tendons, disperse blood stasis and relieve pain. It is a blood-activating and analgesic drug under the category of blood-activating and stasis-removing drugs. Its root decoction or biological total alkali, whether injected intravenously or intraperitoneally, has obvious muscle relaxant effect, but does not affect the animal's wakefulness. Generally, the dose that causes muscle relaxant effect can enhance the rhythmic contraction of isolated rabbit intestine, and shows a dose-effect relationship. When small doses are perfused into isolated frog and rabbit hearts, the contraction is enhanced; larger doses weaken the contraction and may even lead to atrioventricular conduction block, but the heart can recover on its own. Also has antibacterial effect

2. [Clinical application] The dosage is 1.5-3 grams of fibrous roots and 3-6 grams of lateral roots. It can be decocted or soaked in wine (usually after meals). The dosage should be gradually increased from small to large. Do not overdose. For external use, an appropriate amount can be decocted in water to wash rheumatic pains. Used to treat numbness of the limbs and injuries from falls. The hairy roots (white dragon's hair) are highly toxic. Mild poisoning may cause dizziness and weakness, while severe poisoning may lead to death from respiratory depression. Artificial respiration should be considered first during rescue, and other symptomatic treatments should also be given in a timely manner. When used as a muscle relaxant, it should be performed in a hospital with emergency treatment facilities.

3. [Main ingredients] The roots and root barks contain octanoic acid, with the highest content in the fibrous roots, reaching 0.73%. The isolated monomeric bioalkaloids are mainly dl-quinoline; ipecacine and N-methyl ipecacine are also separated. In addition, there are cardiac glycosides, phenols, amino acids, organic acids, resins, etc.

4. [Contraindications] Star Anise is poisonous. The dosage must be strictly controlled when used. Generally, it is advisable to start with a small amount. The dosage should not be increased until the patient becomes weak and tired. Pregnant women should not take it. Children and the elderly and weak should use it with caution. People with poor liver, kidney, and lung function or irregular heartbeat should not use it.