Mountain Holly, also known as Ying Shen Hong, Ying Shan Hong, Shan Beng Zi, Kao Shan Hong, Da Zi Xiang, Jin Da Lai, and Dongbei Mountain Holly, grows in Hebei, Shaanxi, Jiangsu, Anhui, Zhejiang, Heilongjiang, Jilin, Inner Mongolia, and other regions of China. It has the ability to relieve coughs and treat chronic bronchitis, coughs, and asthma.
Relieving Coughs and Asthma
Mountain Holly has the effect of relieving coughs, asthma, and phlegm. Andromedotoxin is the main active ingredient in Mountain Holly for treating tracheitis. Its single symptom treatment has the highest effectiveness in phlegm elimination, followed by cough suppression and asthma relief.
Anti-inflammatory and Antibacterial
Mountain Holly contains arbutin, which has anti-inflammatory and uterine stimulation effects, making it suitable as an anti-inflammatory agent. Andromedotoxin has antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, while syringic acid and vanillic acid have antibacterial and antifungal properties. Anethole has antimicrobial and antifungal effects.
Blood Pressure Reduction and Diuretic Effects
Andromedotoxin in Mountain Holly has a blood pressure-lowering effect, while aucubin has diuretic effects, which increase with dosage and can effectively treat related conditions.
Pain Relief
Andromedotoxin in Mountain Holly has a certain analgesic effect, with a minimum analgesic index of 8.60. Daphnane diterpenes can greatly enhance the analgesic effect without significant toxicity.
Central Nervous System Inhibition
Syringic acid in Mountain Holly has sedative and local anesthetic effects, and its effect depends on the dosage.
Nutritional Value of Mountain Holly
Mountain Holly contains andromedotoxin, tannins, reducing substances, cardiotonic glycosides, syringic acid, vanillic acid, flavonoids, neutral resins, acidic resins, daphnane diterpenes, oils, and volatile oils.
1. Andromedotoxin is the main active ingredient in Mountain Holly for treating tracheitis, with the highest effectiveness in phlegm elimination, followed by cough suppression and asthma relief.
2. Arbutin in Mountain Holly has anti-inflammatory and uterine stimulation effects, making it suitable as an anti-inflammatory agent.
3. Syringic acid and vanillic acid in Mountain Holly have antibacterial and antifungal properties, while anethole has antimicrobial and antifungal effects.
4. Andromedotoxin in Mountain Holly has a certain analgesic effect.
Contraindications for Mountain Holly
1. Avoid use for those with weak spleen and stomach, as it may cause serious side effects.
2. Pregnant women should avoid consumption as Mountain Holly contains toxins that are harmful to the health of both the mother and the fetus.
3. Infants should not consume Mountain Holly, as it is not conducive to their growth and development.
Methods of Consuming Mountain Holly
1. Treatment for chronic bronchitis
Grind two liang of Mountain Holly leaves and soak them in one jin of white wine for seven days. Filter the solution and take 15-20 milliliters three times a day.
2. Treatment for menstrual disorders
Mountain Holly can be used to treat menstrual disorders and thinness caused by amenorrhea. Take two liang of Mountain Holly and decoct them in water for consumption.
3. Treatment for sprains and pain
Grind five fen of Mountain Holly seeds into powder and swallow them with alcohol.
4. Treatment for leukorrhea
Take five qian of Mountain Holly and cook them with an appropriate amount of pig's trotters. Drink the soup and eat the meat.
