Myrtle seed

Myrtle seed

(selected Chinese herbal medicines from Simao, Yunnan)

[synonym] baodongdian (Dai name).

[source] it is the root, bark or leaf of Euphorbiaceae.

[plant morphology] scattered microseeds

Erect shrub, 1-2m high. Leaves alternate, long ovate, 6-15 cm long, 3-8 cm wide, sometimes divided, usually entire, with sparse obtuse teeth, veins clearly three out: petiole 1-3 cm long. Raceme axillary, up to 15 cm, flowers small, light yellow green. The fruit is as big as pea, triangular, and consists of 3 seeds.

Born on the roadside, in the bush. It is distributed in Yunnan.

[collection] all year round.

[flavor] pungent, slightly warm.

Functions and indications: detoxification, insect repellent, bone grafting, blood stasis and detumescence. Treatment of traumatic injury, fracture, Ascaris, jaundice hepatitis.

[usage and dosage] oral: decoction, 2-3 yuan. External use: tamping.

[selection] fracture treatment: Weizi, plantain, Baolong, Tengzhong, Yuye Jinhua, appropriate amount of wine, mashed together, mixed with purple rice porridge into a paste.