The efficacy and function of bayberry bark

There are so many medicinal herbs in the world, and it is inevitable that there are some that we are not familiar with. But as long as we have the spirit of learning throughout our lives, I believe we can slowly learn more medical herbs. So do you know about the medicinal material bayberry bark?

[Source] It is the bark of the Myrica rubra tree, a plant of the Myricaceae family. The bark is peeled off in early spring.

[Original morphology] The plant morphology is detailed in the entry for "Yangmei".

[Chemical composition] Contains myricain, myricetin, cannabinoids and tannins.

【Properties and flavors】 "Jiangxi Folk Herbal Prescriptions": "Warm in nature, bitter and astringent, non-toxic."

[Functions and indications] Treat dysentery, traumatic injuries, eye opacity, toothache, burns, ulcers, scabies and leprosy.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 5 to 7 qian; soak in wine or make into pills. For external use: burn the medicine and grind it into powder for application or decoct in water for fumigation and washing.

【Note】 "Quanzhou Materia Medica": "Pregnant women should not take it."

[Additional prescription] ① For treating persistent dysentery and diarrhea: 5 to 7 qian of bayberry bark. Decoction in water, divided into three times, add three grams of white sugar each time, one dose per day. (Jiangxi Folk Herbal Medicine Prescriptions)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Compendium of Materia Medica".

In general, the effect of bayberry bark is quite significant. It is precisely because bayberry bark has relatively good health-preserving effects that the application of bayberry bark in health-preserving life can be said to be quite high.