The efficacy and function of wax tree

As a traditional Chinese medicine, the medicinal value of the wax tree is very great and it can treat many diseases. Let’s take a closer look at it below.

[Other names] Mosquito tree, holly, mountain nail, mosquito flower, water boxwood, thousand-piece tree, mountain snow fruit, green-skinned tree, water dog bone, turning pepper, red all over the ground, native tea leaves, knife wound

[Source] Ligustrum sinense Lour., a plant of the genus Ligustrum in the family Oleaceae, is used as medicine with its leaves . It can be harvested throughout the year and used dried or fresh.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, cold.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies, inhibits bacteria and kills bacteria, reduces swelling and relieves pain, removes dead tissue and promotes tissue regeneration. Used for acute icteric infectious hepatitis, dysentery, lung heat cough; used externally to treat bruises, traumatic infections, and burns. Surgical infectious diseases such as sores, swellings and toxins.

【Usage and Dosage】 0.5～1 liang. For external use, mash the fresh leaves and apply externally, or boil them into a paste and apply to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

[Source] The first record of the small wax tree in "Illustrated Catalogue of Plant Names and Realities" says: "The small wax tree is found in many hills and mountains in Hunan. It is five or six feet tall. Its stems, leaves and flowers are similar to those of Ligustrum lucidum, but smaller. It produces many small green fruits." It also quotes "Songshi Miscellaneous Works" as saying: "The leaves grow fine in winter, which is conducive to the growth of wax seeds. This is what it refers to." According to the above description and referring to the picture, it should be the small wax tree that is closely related to Ligustrum lucidum.

The above content is an introduction to the Chinese medicinal wax tree. I hope it can be of some help to everyone. There are many medicinal herbs similar to the wax tree in our daily life. We need to follow the doctor's instructions when taking Chinese medicines such as wax tree and not take them blindly.