Apocynum venetum, an erect semi-shrub, is 1.5-3 meters high, generally about 2 meters high and up to 4 meters high, with milk; Branches are opposite or alternate, cylindrical, smooth and hairless, purplish red or reddish. The leaves are opposite, nearly opposite only at the branches, and the leaves are elliptic-lanceolate to oval-oblong; Apocynum venetum, named after Lop Nur, grows in the sandy texture of river banks, ravines and hillsides, and is distributed in all provinces (autonomous regions) north of Huaihe River, Qinling Mountain and Kunlun Mountain in China.

Medicinal value

Apocynum venetum root decoction has cardiotonic effect. Apocynum venetum leaf extract has sedative and anticonvulsant effects, and has strong diuretic, blood lipid lowering, immune regulation, anti-aging and influenza virus inhibition effects, and has certain adjuvant therapeutic effect on hypertension patients.

Sexual taste

The medicine is sweet, bitter and cold. Meridian of liver. Calm liver yang, clear away heat and induce diuresis. Can be used for treating dizziness, edema and dysuria.

Shaanxi Chinese Herbal Medicine: "The taste is light and astringent, the nature is cool, and there is little toxicity."

Handbook of Chinese Herbal Medicine in Xinjiang: "Sweet and bitter in taste, flat in nature and slightly toxic."

taboo

It is not advisable to overdose or take it for a long time to avoid poisoning. Oral administration of apocynum venetum leaf preparation may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, epigastric discomfort and bradycardia. When smoking apocynum venetum cigarettes, dizziness, choking cough, nausea and insomnia may occur.