Effects and functions of alder

As a traditional Chinese medicine, alder has great medicinal value and can treat many diseases. Let’s take a closer look at it below.

【Other name】 Fagus sylvatica

[Source] Alnus cremastogyne Burk., a plant of the genus Alnus in the Betulaceae family, is used as medicine with its bark and young branches and leaves . Young branches and leaves are collected in spring; bark is collected in all seasons and used fresh or dried.

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

【Functions and indications】 Clears heat and cools blood. Used for epistaxis, enteritis, and dysentery.

【Usage and Dosage】 3 to 5 cents.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

I believe that the above introduction to the knowledge about alder will give you a better understanding of it. We can eat alder in our daily life to regulate and improve our body.