Euonymus frigidus Wall. ex Roxb.
Aliases：Sī Mián Mù Wèi Máo (literally "Silk‑Cotton Tree Euonymus" — referring to its similar appearance to Euonymus bungeanus), Zǐ Huā Wèi Máo (literally "Purple‑Flowered Euonymus" — named for its purple flowers), Dà Lǐ Wèi Máo (literally "Dali Euonymus" — named for its distribution in Dali, Yunnan), and Zàng Nán Wèi Máo (literally "Southern Tibetan Euonymus" — named for its distribution in southern Tibet). These are all alternative names for 冷地卫矛 (Lěng Dì Wèi Máo)， i.e., the dried twigs of Euonymus frigidus Wall. ex Roxb.
Lěng Dì Wèi Máo (Cold‑Ground Euonymus) is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the dried twigs of Euonymus frigidus Wall. ex Roxb., a plant belonging to the family Celastraceae. It grows under hemlock forests at altitudes of 2,700–2,800 meters. It was first recorded in Zhonghua Bencao (Chinese Materia Medica).
Efficacy & Actions
Breaks blood stasis, resolves abdominal masses, regulates menstruation, and relieves pain.
Indications
Abdominal masses with pain: abdominal masses and pain; irregular menstruation; postpartum dizziness (fainting); and arthralgia (joint pain due to wind‑dampness).
Usage & Dosage
Use with caution during pregnancy.
Contraindications
Use with caution during pregnancy.
Medicinal Parts
It is the dried twigs of Euonymus frigidus Wall. ex Roxb., a plant belonging to the family Celastraceae.
Selection & Storage
Store in a cool, dry place, protected from moisture and insects.
