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Zhoster daurskiy is one of the plants of the family called buckthorn, in Latin the name of this plant will sound like this: Rhamnus dahurica Pall. As for the name of the Joster Daurian family itself, in Latin it will be like this: Rhamnaceae Juss.
Description of Zhoster Daursky
Zhoster daurskiy is a tree, the height of which can reach up to ten meters. The bark of this plant is rather dark and painted in black-brown tones; in the oldest specimens, such bark will crack. The branches of the joster are opposite, the young shoots will mostly be pubescent and green in color. Over time, the color changes to gray and then to light brown. Most often, the shoots end in rather large buds, the length of which will reach twelve millimeters. The leaves on the shoots can be either alternate or opposite. These leaves are found on shortened branches and are often curled in bunches. The leaves are thin, bright green above and gray-green below. In shape, they will be oval or oblong-oval, their length is five to ten centimeters, and they are also uniformly crenate-toothed. The flowers of the dahurian joster are painted in green-yellow tones, they are bell-shaped, and their length will be about four to six millimeters. The fruit of this plant is a spherical drupe, usually it is endowed with two bones. In color, such a fruit is black and blue, and the diameter is five to seven millimeters. The pulp of such fruits is endowed with an astringent taste, and is colored in yellow-green tones.
The flowering of the dahurian joster falls on the period from the end of May to June, while the ripening of the fruits occurs in the month of September. Under natural conditions, this plant is found on the territory of the Amur Region, in the Primorsky and Khabarovsk Territories, as well as in the Trans-Balkal region. As for the general distribution of the plant, it can be found in Korea, China and Mongolia. For growth, the plant prefers places on the adjacent slopes, along the valleys and near the rocks. It should be noted that the daurian zhoster is not only an ornamental plant, but also a honey plant.
It is important to remember that the plant is poisonous and capable of inhibiting lactation.
Description of the medicinal properties of the dahurian zhoster
Dahurian joster is endowed with very valuable medicinal properties, while for medicinal purposes it is recommended to use the fruits, fruit juice and bark of this plant. The presence of such valuable medicinal properties is explained by the content of flavonoids in the composition of the plant, while quinones are present in the fruits and bark. It is noteworthy that the fresh fruits of the dahurian joster contain emodinanthrone and khrazaborin.
As for traditional medicine, here this plant is used as a diuretic, a strong laxative, and is also used for various gastrointestinal diseases. With pancreatitis, a therapeutic effect is observed, and membrane stabilizing and anti-inflammatory properties have been identified. In addition, the plant normalizes enzymatic activity and has a positive effect on the hemostatic system. It should be noted that extracts of the bark and fruits of the dahurian joster are recommended for use as an anti-cancer agent.
It is important to remember that a decoction of the wood of this plant is often used to stop bleeding of various kinds. As for fresh bark, it is perfectly acceptable to use it as an emetic. It is noteworthy that the use of this plant for medicinal purposes is always characterized by a high degree of effectiveness.
