What are the main effects and actions of Blackberry Lily (Shegan)?

Blackberry Lily, also known by people as Wushan, has excellent medicinal value as well as ornamental value. Next, let us take a look together at the effects and actions of Blackberry Lily.

Blackberry Lily aliases: Wushan, Wupu, Huangyuan, Wusha, Yegan, Wusha, Wuchui, Caojiang, Guishan, Fengyi, Bianzhugen, Xianrenzhang, Zijinniu, Yexuanhua, Bianzhu, Dibianzhu, Jiaojiancao, Huanghuabianxu, Kaishengjian, Huangzhimu, Lengshuidan, Lengshuihua, Bianzhulan, Jinhuodie, Jinjiaojian, Ziliangjiang, Tiebiandan, Liujiahua, Shanbacao, Yuchicao, Shanpushan, Jiandaocao, Laojunshan, Gaosoushan, Fenghuangcao, etc.

The pedicels and the branching points of the inflorescence are all enclosed by membranous bracts; the bracts are lanceolate or ovate. The flowers are orange-red, scattered with purple-brown spots, 4-5 cm in diameter. The perianth has 6 lobes arranged in 2 whorls; the outer whorl perianth lobes are obovate or oblong-elliptic, about 2.5 cm long and about 1 cm wide.

The apex is obtuse-rounded or slightly concave, the base is cuneate; the inner whorl perianth lobes are slightly shorter and narrower than the outer whorl ones. There are 3 stamens, 1.8-2 cm long, inserted at the base of the outer perianth lobes; the anthers are linear and dehiscence extrorsely; the filaments are nearly cylindrical.

The base is slightly flattened and broad; the upper part of the style is slightly flattened, with a 3-lobed apex; the lobe margins are slightly rolled outward and bear fine, short hairs. The ovary is inferior, obovate, 3-locular, with axial placentation and numerous ovules.

The capsule is obovate or oblong-elliptic, yellow-green, 2.5-3 cm long and 1.5-2.5 cm in diameter, with no beak at the apex, often retaining withered perianth. At maturity it dehisces loculicidally, the valves turn outward, and there is an erect central axis in the middle. The seeds are globose, black-purple, glossy, about 5 mm in diameter, attached to the capsule axis.

The actions of Blackberry Lily can be used for conditions such as sore throat and swelling caused by wind-heat, or by excessive accumulation of phlegm-heat. Blackberry Lily is a commonly used medicinal for treating sore throat and swelling; it can clear heat-toxin and reduce swelling and pain, and is often used in combination with Niubangzi (burdock fruit), Jiegeng (platycodon root), Gancao (licorice), etc. Blackberry Lily is used for conditions such as excessive phlegm and saliva, cough and asthma. Blackberry Lily clears lung heat and disperses phlegm and saliva; when used to treat cough with phlegm and asthma, it is often used in combination with Mahuang (ephedra), Ziwan (aster root), Kuandong (coltsfoot flower), etc.

Blackberry Lily has many actions, but there are also certain precautions and medication contraindications for its use. People without excess fire and those with spleen deficiency and loose stools should not use Blackberry Lily, and pregnant women should avoid taking Blackberry Lily. Before using medication, follow the doctor's advice, and pay attention to the precautions for Blackberry Lily to prevent discomfort after taking it.

Actions and effects of Blackberry Lily and indications: treats throat impediment and sore throat, cough with reversed qi rising, excessive phlegm and saliva, scrofula and nodules, malarial masses, women's amenorrhea, and carbuncle swelling and sore toxin.

Usage and dosage: Oral administration: decoct in water, 0.8-1.5 qian; used in powder form or freshly pounded for juice. External use: grind into powder and blow into the throat or mix and apply.

Source: the rhizome of the Iridaceae plant Blackberry Lily.

Blackberry Lily clears lung heat and disperses phlegm and saliva; when used to treat cough with phlegm and asthma, it is often used in combination with Mahuang (ephedra), Ziwan (aster root), Kuandong (coltsfoot flower), etc. It is used for conditions such as excessive phlegm and saliva, cough and asthma. Blackberry Lily clears lung heat and disperses phlegm and saliva; when used to treat cough with phlegm and asthma, it is often used in combination with Mahuang (ephedra), Ziwan (aster root), Kuandong (coltsfoot flower), etc.

Long-term use of Blackberry Lily makes people weak. Blackberry Lily is bitter and cold, and those with spleen deficiency and loose stools should not use it. Pregnant women should avoid or use it with caution.

During processing, remove impurities, wash clean, moisten thoroughly, cut into thin slices, and dry. This product is irregularly shaped or long-strip shaped, with a yellow cut surface. Scientific research shows that Blackberry Lily has an inhibitory effect on common pathogenic fungi, and also has an inhibitory effect on certain viruses in exogenous and throat disorders (adenovirus 3, ECHO11). It has an anti-inflammatory effect and can eliminate inflammatory exudates in the upper respiratory tract. It also has antipyretic and analgesic effects.

In experiments with white mice, the tests showed that the acute toxicity of Blackberry Lily is very low; the median lethal dose of its alcohol extract administered by gavage to mice was 66.78 g/kg; scientists injecting it into rabbits could cause a drop in blood pressure. Blackberry Lily has relatively few side effects. There have been clinical reports of diarrhea caused by taking Blackberry Lily, but there have been no reports of poisoning.

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