The efficacy and function of loose pen tip

Pine pen head is a very common Chinese medicine and also a very important medicinal material. We need to pay attention to it. Pine pen tip can be used in combination with other medicines, and we need to take them appropriately according to our physical condition. Let’s take a look at the main effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine pine pen head.

[Other names] Pine core (Compendium of Materia Medica in Southern Yunnan), pine pen (Guangxi).

[Source] It is the tip of the young branch of Pinus massoniana or other plants of the same genus in the Pinaceae family.

【Original morphology】 The plant morphology is detailed in the "pine knot" entry.

[Properties and flavors] "Commonly used herbal medicines in Zhejiang folk medicine": "Warm in nature, bitter in taste."

【Functions and indications】Promote blood circulation and relieve pain. Treat injuries from falls and painful urination.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 1 to 2 liang; or grind into juice. For external use: mash and apply.

[Additional prescription] ① To treat injuries from falls: three pine brush heads and one qian of walnut kernels. Decoction in water, or take with the residue. (Yunnan Traditional Chinese Medicine Prescriptions)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Southern Yunnan Materia Medica".

Everyone should know about the medicinal value of pine pen tip. We should pay more attention to information in this area so that we can be prepared when encountering problems and not panic.