Erythrina tree efficacy and function

With the development of society and the close international exchanges, most people who study medicine have been seriously influenced by Western medicine, and fewer and fewer people are studying Chinese medicine, which has resulted in less and less understanding of Chinese medicine. Let’s talk about the efficacy and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Erythrina arborvitae.

[Other names] Paolongtong thorn, thorny tree, Pittosporum bark, thorny Akebia, parrot flower

[Source] Erythrina arborescens Roxb., a tree of the Leguminosae family, is used as medicine with its bark .

【Habitat distribution】Sichuan, Yunnan and Guizhou.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, slightly astringent, cool.

【Functions and indications】Dispel wind and dampness, strengthen tendons and bones. It is mainly used to treat injuries caused by falls, rheumatic bone pain, joint dislocation and swelling and pain, fractures, infantile malnutrition, and ascariasis. It can also treat urethritis, mastitis, etc. (for formula use).

【Usage and Dosage】 0.3～1 liang.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 Guizhou Herbal Medicine

The medicinal value of the tree Erythrina introduced in the article is of great help to our lives. In fact, many physical illnesses can be treated with some Chinese medicinal materials such as the tree Erythrina. The profound Chinese medicine culture should continue to be passed on.