The efficacy and function of pine bark

Regarding pine bark, I think some people may have heard of it or even taken it. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t heard of it. Next, I will introduce pine bark to you.

[Source] It is the dried white bark of the Taxodium vulgare plant of the Taxaceae family.

[Original form] Chinese cypress (from "Southern Plants")

[Habitat distribution] Growing on river banks and near water. Distributed in Guangdong, Fujian and other places.

【Function】 ① "Compendium of Materia Medica": "Kills mites and relieves itching."

[Usage and Dosage] For external use: decoct in water for washing; mash and apply or grind into powder for application.

[Additional prescription] To treat burns: calcine the bark of Chinese pine into charcoal, grind it into powder, and mix it with oil for application. (Guangzhou Air Force "Handbook of Commonly Used Chinese Herbal Medicines")

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Bencao Qiuyuan".

The above are the effects and functions of Chinese pine bark. We can also eat Chinese pine bark reasonably according to our own situation to relieve the pain caused by the disease.