The efficacy and function of water lily bark

Water spinach bark is a medicinal material that can treat many diseases. If consumed scientifically and healthily, it can bring great benefits to our physical health and disease treatment. Now let’s take a closer look at the effects and eating methods of water lily bark.

[Alias] Water spinach bark (Compendium of Materia Medica).

[Source] It is the bark of the Myrtaceae plant, Ixoralea corylifolia . Harvested in summer and autumn.

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

[Properties] The dry bark is about 1 cm thick and covered with cork. After the cork is removed, the surface is yellow-white, the skin is brown-red and fibrous, and is densely covered with white dust-like substances. It is easy to tear into strips vertically, and dust will fly out when it is flicked.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy, warm.

【Functions and indications】Insecticide and antipruritic. Treats ringworm, foot ulcers, and cystic carbuncle.

【Usage and Dosage】 For external use: decoct in water and wash.

[Additional prescription] To treat cystic carbuncle: use two layers of water lily bark, decoct in water and wash the affected area more than ten times; if the carbuncle has broken through, add licorice root and decoct together. (Records of Collecting Medicinal Herbs in Lingnan)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Essentials of the Properties of Raw Medicinal Herbs".

The effects and functions of water lily bark are varied, and we should choose the appropriate way of consumption according to different physical symptoms. In life, we can learn more about this when we have free time.