Pomelo parasitism

Pomelo parasitism

(essential preparation of raw herbs)

[synonym] pomelo parasitism (materia medica), Lu pomelo parasitism (Lingnan medicine collection record), pomelo parasitism (Nanning medicine records).

[source] it is the branch and leaf of mistletoe caryophylla.

[plant morphology] mistletoe caryophylla

Parasitic shrubs. Branches cylindrical, 2-forked, branched or opposite, grayish brown when dry, with fine longitudinal lines, nodes inflated. Leaves opposite, obovate or oblong, 3-8.5 cm long, 1-3 cm wide, apex rounded, base gradually narrowed, veins 3 or 5; petiole short or absent. Cyme axillary, usually 1-3 clusters, each inflorescence has 1-3 flowers; bracts short triangle, each pair to form a boat shaped cup; female corolla tube is short cylindrical or elliptic, lobes 4, rarely 3, short triangle; male flower is about half of female flower, usually flat, corolla lobes with female flower; stamens without filaments, anthers inserted on corolla lobes. Berry subglobose or ovate, about 5 mm long, yellow when ripe, tender fruit and nearly mature fruit with small nodules, finally smooth. The flowering period is from January to March. The fruit period is autumn and winter.

It is often found on citrus plants and persimmon trees. Distributed in Hunan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan and other places.

[collection] all year round. Cut short and dry.

Bitter, pungent and cool.

① "Raw herbal medicine nature preparation": it is pungent in taste and flat in nature. "

② "Bitter, cool, non-toxic. "

Functions and indications: dispelling wind, relieving cough, clearing heat and detoxifying. Treat rheumatism, foot swelling, cough, measles, rotten eyes.

① "Preparation of raw herbal medicine nature": "treat rheumatism, wash feet swelling; toothache, scalding water contains. "

② "Seeking the source of Materia Medica": "washing wind string dampness rotten eyes. "

③ Lingnan caiyao Lu: "the measles Decoction instead of tea can detoxify and relieve pain. "

④ "Drug records of Nanning city": "detoxification, removing blood stasis, generating new life. Take orally to prevent measles and reduce side effects after treatment of anesthesia. "

⑤ "Guangxi medical plant directory": "clearing heat, nourishing, relieving cough, relieving pain, resolving phlegm. Treat dysentery, malnutrition. "

[usage and dosage] oral: decoction, 3-5 yuan. External use: wash with boiling water or gargle.