The efficacy and function of star anise thorn

Nowadays, with the development of social and economic development, people's life pressure is getting greater and greater, especially young people working hard in big cities. They always feel depressed in their daily life and sometimes want to go out for a walk and return to rural life. In real life, if you stop and take a rest, you will gradually discover the wonders of nature. Even the various small potted plants in the countryside are very interesting, especially in remote mountainous villages, where there are a lot of rare plants, and some green plants will make you praise them when you see them.

Today, the editor will continue to introduce the plants in the countryside to everyone. I believe that farmer friends have seen the natural things I want to share below, but when asked about its value and function, I believe that most of the farmer friends cannot answer. Next, let us learn about this natural thing.

This kind of natural plant is called "Ten Merits" in biology. Its other names are yellow bamboo, coptis chinensis, and little cat head. "Ten Merits" are relatively common wild plants and animals in Guangxi, Sichuan, Guizhou, Jiangxi, Zhejiang, Hubei and other provinces. They are mostly found in rural valleys, rivers or roadsides.

"Mahonia" is a natural shrub with strong cold resistance and disease resistance. The leaves also look very special. Each leaf has eight thorns, so it is also called "octagonal thorn".

In the past, "Ten Merits" was a common Chinese herbal medicine among the people, and the name also came from its function. According to records, in the past, after "Ten Merits" was discovered by an old doctor, it began to be widely used as a medicinal material among the people, and it can treat dozens of diseases. In addition, the living conditions in the countryside were relatively difficult at that time, and many people mostly went to the local barefoot doctors for treatment when they were sick. The grass, roots, stems, and leaves of "Ten Merits" can all be used as medicine. The diseases it can treat are wide-ranging and the medicinal effect is obvious, so it is famous as "Ten Merits".

So what are the uses and functions of the “Ten Major Achievements”?

According to the materials, the roots and collars of the "Ten Merits" have the effects of reducing swelling, relieving pain, clearing away heat and detoxifying, relieving cough and reducing phlegm, removing toxins, relieving cough and reducing phlegm, etc. It can treat bronchitis, acute and chronic hepatitis, red and swollen eyes, tinnitus, dizziness, sore legs, and nausea.

The leaves of "Ten Merits" have the effects of clearing away heat, detoxifying, and reducing fire. In folk customs, its leaves are often used to treat tuberculosis and colds. It is also a refreshing, nourishing, and health-preserving medicine. In addition, according to the "Jiangxi Herbal Medicine", the leaves of "Ten Merits" can also treat wind-fire toothache, red secretions and other symptoms.

In addition to the above-mentioned effects and functions, the "Ten Merits" is also ornamental. Its leaf shape is unique and beautiful, the color of the tea leaves is bright, the yellow flowers are like brocade, beautiful and elegant, and the mature fruits are purple-blue, which looks very elegant. It can be said to be a treasure among appreciating flowers. In addition, it can also be used as the wall of garden landscape, plantation and vegetable garden.

Of course, due to different climates and regions, the "Ten Great Merits" are divided into several categories. The one I described is the "Broad-Leafed Merits" and the other is the "Narrow-Leafed Merits". However, their functions and effects are basically the same. From the above content, it can be seen that the rural plants with eight small thorns on their leaves are also very valuable in folk customs. It can be seen that the name of the "Ten Great Merits" is not just for fame.