The efficacy and function of Hackberry bark

Hackberry bark is a very common Chinese medicine. Although it is very common, it has many magical effects. Let’s take a look at it below.

[Source] It is the bark of the Hackberry tree of the Ulmaceae family. Harvested in summer.

[Original form] Hackberry, also known as: sand hackberry, green hackberry, bo tree, thousand-grain tree, hackberry elm, mulberry, hackberry tree, small-leaved cattle tendon tree.

[Habitat distribution] It is mostly found in village plains, roadsides and river banks. Distributed in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui, Jiangxi, Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian and other places.

【Chemical composition】 The bark has alkaline and saponin reactions.

【Functions and indications】 ① "Chinese Medicinal Plants Illustrated Guide": "Regulates menstruation, treats urticaria."

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 2 to 3 liang.

[Additional prescription] For treating low back pain: 4 to 5 liang of elm bark and 2 to 3 liang of Sophora flavescens. Decoction in water, add rice wine and brown sugar, and take once in the morning and evening on an empty stomach. (Zhejiang Tianmu Yam Plant Records)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Chinese Medicinal Plants Illustrated Guide"

Above we introduced the bark of the Chinese elm tree and its characteristics. We can know that the bark of the Chinese elm tree has very good efficacy and functions, and it has played a therapeutic and auxiliary therapeutic role in many diseases. I hope this will be helpful to everyone’s health.