枸骨子，中药名。为冬青科冬青属植物枸骨Ilex cornuta Lindl ex Paxt.的果实。具有补肝肾，强筋活络，固涩下焦的功效。主治体虚低热，筋骨疼痛，崩漏带下，泄泻。
Gou-gu-zi, name of Chinese Medicinal Material. It refers to the fruit of Ilex cornuta Lindl ex Paxt., a plant in the family Aquifoliaceae. It has the effects of nourishing the liver and kidneys, strengthening tendons and activating collaterals, and securing the lower energizer. It is used to treat low-grade fever due to deficiency, aching and pain in the tendons and bones, abnormal uterine bleeding with leukorrhea, and diarrhea.

功效作用 功能
Efficacy and Functions

补肝肾，强筋活络，固涩下焦。主治
Tonify the liver and kidneys, strengthen tendons and activate collaterals, and secure the lower jiao. Treats:

体虚低热，筋骨疼痛，崩漏带下，泄泻。用法用量
Deficiency syndrome with low-grade fever, soreness of muscles and bones, vaginal discharge with collapse sensation, and diarrhea. Dosage and administration.

内服：煎汤，6-10g；或泡酒。化学成分
Internal administration: Decoction, 6-10g; or soak in alcohol. Chemical components.

种子含脂肪油9.84％。另含生物碱、皂甙、鞣质、苦味质，并有强心甙反应。相关论述
The seeds contain 9.84% of fat oil. They also contain alkaloids, saponins, tannins, bitter substances, and exhibit a positive reaction for cardiac glycosides.

1、《本经逢原》：活血散瘀，坚强筋骨，填补髓脏，固敛精血。2、《南京民间药草》：治筋骨痛，泡酒服。3、《江苏植药志》：用于阴虚内热，作滋养解热药，与女贞子同功。加工炮制 采收加工

1. "Ben Jing Feng Yuan": Promote blood circulation, dispel blood stasis, strengthen tendons and bones, nourish the marrow, and consolidate essence and blood.2. "Folk Medicinal Herbs in Nanjing": Used to treat pain in tendons and bones, soaked in alcohol for consumption.3. "Compendium of Medicinal Plants in Jiangsu": Used for treating internal heat due to yin deficiency, as a nourishing and heat-clearing medicine, with similar effects as ligustrum fruit. Processing methods include collection and processing.

11-12月采摘成熟的果实，晒干。药材鉴别 药材性状
Harvest mature fruits in November and December, then dry them in the sun. Identify the medicinal materials and their characteristics.

干燥核果呈圆形或类圆形，直径7-8mm，外表浅褐色至棕褐色，皱缩，顶端有宿存花柱的残基，基部有果柄痕及残存的花萼。外果皮质脆易碎，内面有分果核4枚，分果核呈球体的四等分状，外表面黄棕色，极坚硬。以果实大、褐色、无杂质者为佳。植物学信息 植物种属
The dried drupes are round or nearly round, with a diameter of 7-8mm, and have a light brown to brownish appearance with wrinkles. At the top, there are remnants of the persistent style, and at the base, there are scars of the fruit stalk and remnants of the calyx. The outer fruit skin is brittle and easily broken, with four separate stone cells inside, forming a spherical shape divided into four equal parts. The outer surface is yellow-brown and extremely hard. It is best to choose fruits that are large, brown, and free of impurities. Botanical information: Plant species.

冬青科冬青属植物枸骨。分布区域
Ilex is a genus of plants in the family Aquifoliaceae. What is the distribution area?

产浙江、江苏、安徽、江西、湖北、湖南等地。
Produced in Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Anhui, Jiangxi, Hubei, Hunan and other places.