The efficacy and function of hackberry

The medical value of the hackberry is beyond our imagination. It is very effective in treating some diseases. The fruit of the hackberry contains many substances that are beneficial to the human body. Let’s take a look.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The ripe fruit of the Hookah tree of the Ulmaceae family.

[Original form] Deciduous tree, up to 20m high. The bark is gray and smooth; the annual branches are densely hairy and gradually fall off. Leaves are alternate, with petioles 3-10mm long; leaf blades are leathery, usually ovate or ovate-elliptical, 3-10cm long, 1.5-4cm wide, with acute to acuminate apex, rounded or broadly cuneate base, oblique, with shallow serrations on the margins above the middle, glabrous above, sparsely hairy along veins and vein axils below; 3 veins at base. Flowers are polygamous, on the same plant, 1-3 flowers, born in the leaf axils of the current year's branches, yellow-green, 4 tepals, covered with hairs, 4 stamens; 2 stigmas. The drupe is solitary or 2 are born together, nearly spherical, reddish brown when ripe; the fruit stalk is nearly the same length as the petiole; the stone has depressions and ridges. The flowering period is April-May, and the fruiting period is September-October.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows on hillsides, ravines, hills, etc.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; astringent; neutral

【Functions and indications】 Clears heat and relieves sore throat. Main cold, cough, hoarseness

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 3-6g.

【Note】 "Selected Works of Guangxi Materia Medica": "Pregnant women should not take it."

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

In fact, you will only know its benefits after practicing it. Just like the Chinese medicine hackberry introduced above, it turns out that hackberry can also treat some other diseases. Therefore, eating it in moderation has many benefits.