Chinese acanthus | A medicinal plant in the Akhdar encyclopedia
Traditional use for bones and tendons. Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
Chinese acanthus
Latin name
Rough teasel
Common names
Chinese acanthus
foreign names
Rough teasel
The group
Caprifoliaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
China
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Caprifoliaceae family, the scientific name Dipsacus asper is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
root
chemical components
Saponins and iridoids
Properties and medical uses
Traditional use for bones and tendons.
Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations from the root may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary drastically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
Safety and interaction data are limited; caution is advised during pregnancy.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
China
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and the requirements of the Dipsacus asper species are taken into account, with the acquisition of botanically certified propagation material and avoidance of collecting threatened wild species.
History and Heritage
China.
This traditional usage illustrates the historical context but does not, on its own, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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