The value of dogtooth flower

The appreciation value of dogtooth flower

Dogtooth flower is an evergreen shrub with opposite leaves that are oblong-lanceolate, entire, 5-11 cm long and 1.5-4 cm wide. The flowers are white and borne at the top of new shoots.

When the dogtooth flower is in bud, it looks very much like a gardenia, with lush green leaves, crystal white flowers, and a faint fragrance. Its branches and leaves are dense and the plant shape is neat. It is the best choice for planting in courtyards, scenic spots, and street green belts, and has a high appreciation value.

The dog-tooth flower has pure color and a long flowering period. It can also be used as an important background and color blending flower. It is suitable as a flower hedge, flower path or large potted plant.

Medicinal value of dogtooth flower

The whole plant of Dogtooth Flower contains indole alkaloids, and the seeds contain coronaridine. The roots and stems of single-petaled dogwood contain various alkaloids such as benguetine, and the seeds contain benguetine.

Dogtooth grass is cool in nature and sour in taste. Its petals, roots and leaves can all be used as medicine. The roots are usually collected in summer and autumn, washed, cut into slices, and dried for later use. The leaves can be used fresh.

It has the effects of clearing away heat and lowering blood pressure, detoxifying and reducing swelling. It is very effective in treating hypertension, sore throat, carbuncle, ulcers, bruises and other diseases.

Medicinal uses of dogtooth flower

Dogtooth Flower can be decocted into a decoction for oral administration, generally 10-30 grams is used, or you can take an appropriate amount of fresh product and mash it for external application.

Dogtooth weed can treat postpartum symptoms such as qi and blood deficiency, dizziness, retained lochia, lack of milk, numbness of limbs, palpitations, etc. The specific usage is: 5 grams of dogtooth weed, 7 peppercorns, and 5 grams of black cumin seeds. Decoction.

Dogtooth weed can also treat abdominal pain, diarrhea, and red and white dysentery. The specific usage is: 5 grams of dogtooth weed root, 10 grams of Xiaobadusan root, and 10 grams of Cassia tora root. Decoction, or use 5 grams of Dogtooth Weed root alone, decoction.