The efficacy and function of water wax

Water wax is a very common Chinese medicine in our daily life and it is also very important in our daily life. However, some people don’t know much about the efficacy and functions of water wax, so let us learn about it in detail below.

[Source] It is the leaves of the wax tree of the Oleaceae family. Harvested in summer and autumn, sun-dried or used fresh.

[Original form] Wax tree, also known as small white wax tree and small-leaved privet.

[Habitat distribution] Grown in sunny places in sparse woods on high mountain slopes. Distributed in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Henan, Shaanxi, Hubei, Yunnan and other places.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, cool.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies. Treat burns and injuries.

[Additional prescription] ① Treat burns: appropriate amount of waxwood, or equal amounts of forsythia leaves and flowers. Grind into fine powder, mix with sesame oil and apply on the affected area.

[Clinical application] Antipyretic: Use 2 ml of Ligustrum lucidum injection (equivalent to 4 grams of raw drug) for intramuscular injection, twice a day for 2 to 3 days. 21 cases were treated (6 cases of upper respiratory tract infection, 13 cases of acute tonsillitis, 1 case of pneumonia, and 2 cases of infection). Body temperature usually dropped within 24 hours, white blood cell count returned to normal within 24 to 48 hours, and throat pain began to ease after about 48 hours. This medicine has a fast fever-reducing effect and does not cause sweating, which is different from general antipyretic and analgesic drugs. No toxic reactions or side effects were observed during the injection, but all patients complained of local pain.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 "Common Chinese Herbal Medicines in Sichuan"

Through the above introduction, let us understand the relevant knowledge of water wax. If we can give full play to the efficacy of water wax, it can help us solve some physical diseases. Therefore, many people regard it as a choice for their own health care.