What are the functions and effects of Ilex pubescens?

Nov 23, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Zhang Xiuhong

Introduction

Maodongqing contains abundant flavonoids, which have good heat-clearing and detoxifying effects. Therefore, Maodongqing can effectively treat fever, gout, night sweats, eczema, and other conditions caused by heat toxicity. Maodongqing also has functions of reducing swelling and relieving pain. It can be used to treat pain symptoms caused by internal organ diseases such as hepatitis and gallstones.

As a commonly used traditional Chinese medicinal herb, Ilex pubescens (Mao Dongqing) has various functions and benefits, such as clearing heat and reducing fire, reducing swelling and relieving pain, promoting blood circulation and removing obstruction in the channels, clearing heat and detoxifying, antibacterial effects, and improving digestion. The detailed analysis is as follows:

1. Clearing Heat and Reducing Fire

Ilex pubescens contains abundant flavonoids, which demonstrate effective properties for clearing heat and reducing fire. Therefore, it can effectively treat conditions caused by heat toxicity, such as fever, gout, night sweats, and eczema.

2. Reducing Swelling and Relieving Pain

Ilex pubescens also has functions of reducing swelling and relieving pain. It can be used to treat pain symptoms caused by internal diseases such as hepatitis and gallstones, as well as oral diseases such as pharyngitis and gingivitis.

3. Promoting Blood Circulation and Removing Obstruction in the Channels

Ilex pubescens promotes blood circulation and clears the channels, thus improving blood circulation. It helps dilate the coronary arteries and increase blood flow, thereby exerting anti-thrombotic effects.

4. Clearing Heat, Detoxifying, and Antibacterial Effects

Ilex pubescens exhibits significant inhibitory effects against pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. This makes it effective in treating external infections such as boils, ulcers, and burns or scalds.

5. Improving Digestion

Ilex pubescens contains rich amounts of vitamin C and vitamin E. These vitamins can effectively enhance the body's antioxidant capacity, promote digestion, and stimulate appetite. Therefore, Ilex pubescens also plays a certain role in improving digestion, preventing indigestion, and relieving constipation.

When using Ilex pubescens, attention should be paid to avoiding interactions with other medications.

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The Efficacy and Function of Ilex pubescens

Under normal circumstances, Mao Dongqing is the root of the plant Ilex pubescens, which belongs to the Aquifoliaceae family. Mao Dongqing has various effects and functions, including clearing heat and reducing fire toxicity, reducing swelling and relieving pain, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, clearing heat and detoxifying, antibacterial action, and enhancing immunity. Pregnant women, nursing mothers, patients with hemorrhagic disorders, individuals allergic to components of Mao Dongqing, and those with spleen-stomach deficiency cold should use it cautiously or avoid its use.

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Are Mao Dongqing and Dongqing the same?

Ilex pubescens is a type of holly. Holly is an evergreen tree or shrub with long elliptical leaves that are pointed at the tip,淡 purple-red flowers, and red, spherical fruits. Ilex pubescens is a plant species belonging to the genus Ilex in the family Aquifoliaceae. It grows in warm and humid environments. While Ilex pubescens and holly belong to the same broad category in plant taxonomy, Ilex pubescens exhibits greater ornamental value when comparing their external morphologies.

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What are the benefits of drinking water infused with Ilex pubescens leaves?

In general, soaking Ilex pubescens leaves in water for consumption may have effects including resolving phlegm and relieving cough, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory actions, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, clearing heat and detoxifying, and antioxidant effects. If needed for use, it should be taken according to medical advice. Ilex pubescens leaves have the function of resolving phlegm and relieving cough, can alleviate symptoms such as coughing and phlegm production, and are suitable for treating lung-heat cough when consumed as a tea, producing significant effects in improving patients' respiratory conditions.

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The Efficacy and Functions of Ilex pubescens Leaf