The efficacy and function of small red willow root

The root of the small red willow is a common Chinese medicine with many different functions. It can regulate some diseases of the human body. Let us now learn about its specific functions.

【Alias】Wuliaogen

[Source] Medicinal material source: the roots and fibrous roots of Salix tamarix, a plant of the Salicaceae family.

【Original form】 Shrub, 1-2m high. Branchlets pale yellow or yellowish brown. Buds ovate, with filamentous hairs. The leaves are linear or linear-oblanceolate, or sickle-lanceolate, 1.5-4cm long, 2-4mm wide, gradually narrowing at both ends, with a distinct midrib below; the margin has inconspicuous fine teeth, or is nearly entire; the petiole is short. Flowers open before leaves or almost at the same time. Inflorescence is cylindrical, 1-1.5(-2)cm long, nearly sessile, with 1-2 scale-like leaflets at the base; 2 stamens, filaments and anthers fused, bracts brown at tip, margins sparsely hairy, 1 gland ventral; ovary ovate-conical, style short and obvious, stigma reddish brown, 2 shallowly lobed; 1 gland ventral. The flowering period is May, and the fruiting period is June-July.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown on riversides or lowlands between sand dunes in desert areas.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; Cool

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and purges fire; regulates qi. Mainly used for toothache caused by wind and fire; back pain

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the introduction of the effects and functions of the root of small red willow, everyone knows its magic. In fact, there are many seemingly ordinary people or things in life that contain power that we cannot imagine. Now that everyone knows the magical effects and functions of small red willow roots, you can try it to test whether it is effective.