Broussonetia papyrifera ears are called Broussonetia papyrifera seeds and Broussonetia papyrifera seeds in traditional Chinese medicine. Taking root as medicine has the functions of tonifying kidney, diuresis and strengthening bones and muscles. Indications: tonifying kidney, improving eyesight and strengthening bones and muscles. Broussonetia papyrifera uses emulsion, root bark, bark, leaves, fruits and seeds as medicine. Collect emulsion, leaves, fruits and seeds in summer and autumn; Root bark and bark are collected in winter and spring for fresh use or dry in the shade.
Morphological characteristics of ear of Broussonetia papyrifera;
The leaves are arranged in a spiral shape, ranging from wide ellipse to long ellipse, with a length of 6- 18cm and a width of 5-9cm. The apex is tapered, the base is heart-shaped, the two sides are often unequal, the edges are coarsely serrated, the leaves of small trees are often obviously divided, the surface is rough, sparse and rough, and the back is densely villous, with 3 basal veins and 6-7 lateral veins. Petiole 2.5-8 cm long, thick and rough.
Flowers dioecious; Male inflorescence is catkin, stout, 3-8 cm long, with lanceolate bracts, hairy perianth, triangular ovate lobes, hairy stamens, nearly spherical anthers and small degenerated pistil; Female inflorescence is spherical, capitate, bracts clavate, hairy at the top, perianth tubular, near the style at the top, ovary ovoid, stigma linear and hairy.
The diameter of Juhuaguo is 1.5-3cm, and it is orange-red and fleshy when mature. Achene has an equal-length stalk, a small tumor on the surface, a double dragon bone shape, and a hard shell on the exocarp. The flowering period is April-May and the fruiting period is June-July.
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