The efficacy and function of camphor root

Many people know that camphor root has unique therapeutic effects on some diseases. In fact, the magical effects of camphor root are far more than that. The following will tell you in detail about the effects of camphor root.

[Other names] Xiangtong (Sichuan Chinese Materia Medica), Zomatai (Guizhou Folk Prescriptions and Medicines), camphor tree root, earth agarwood, mountain agarwood (Sichuan Chinese Materia Medica).

[Source] It is the root of the camphor tree of the Lauraceae family. Harvested from February to April. Wash, slice and dry. Do not bake over fire to avoid losing its aroma.

【Original morphology】 The plant morphology is detailed in the "Camphor wood" entry.

[Habitat distribution] Produced in Sichuan, Guizhou, Guangdong, Hunan and other places.

[Properties] It is a cross-cut or obliquely cut round piece, 4 to 10 cm in diameter and 2 to 5 mm thick. The edges have brown cork, which often falls off due to drying. The cut surface is light brown or yellowish brown with ring-shaped texture. It is hard and has a camphor smell. The best ones are those with large, uniform pieces, yellow-white color and strong fragrance.

[Properties and flavors] ① "Classification of Herbal Properties": "pungent, non-toxic."

【Meridian】 "Sichuan Chinese Medicine Annals": "Enters the liver and spleen meridians."

【Functions and indications】Regulating qi and promoting blood circulation, eliminating rheumatism. It is used to treat vomiting and diarrhea, abdominal distension and pain, rheumatic pain, bruises, and itching caused by scabies.

[Usage and Dosage] For internal use: decocted in water, 4 to 6 qian; or soaked in wine. For external use: decoct in water and wash.

[Additional prescription] ① Treat flatulence and gas pain: 50 cents of camphor root powder. Make sweet wine and drink it.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Classification of Herbal Properties"

Based on the above summary, camphor root still has certain pharmacological effects. What needs to be noted is that camphor root should be consumed according to one's actual situation and not in excess.