The efficacy and function of Bodhi bark

Bodhi bark is a common Chinese medicine in clinical practice. For people with poor physical constitution, eating Bodhi bark can help us maintain better health. Today I will introduce Bodhi bark to you.

[Source] The bark and root bark of the oak plant Nanjing Tilia .

【Chemical composition】 The bark contains 0.7% fat and wax, 0.8% pectin.

【Functions and indications】 "Zhejiang Tianmu Yam Plant Records": "For the initial onset of fatigue and weakness, use half a pound of bark or root, decoct in water, add brown sugar and mix with rice wine or liquor, and take it before breakfast and dinner. For chronic cough, use seven to eight coins of root bark, dry it in the sun, roast it with honey, decoct in water and take it after meals."

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Zhejiang Tianmu Yam Plant Records"

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