The efficacy and function of pine bark

Pine bark is a medicinal material. If we have some understanding of its medicinal value, we can correctly use pine bark to treat some related diseases in life. Let’s take a look at it below.

[Other names] Red pine bark (Qianjin Fang), red dragon scales (Yongleiqin Fang), red dragon skin (Compendium of Materia Medica).

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

【Chemical composition】 Contains tannin.

【Functions and indications】Dispel wind, overcome dampness, remove blood stasis, and heal sores. It is used to treat rheumatic bone pain, bruises, intestinal bleeding, long-term dysentery, carbuncles that do not heal for a long time, wounds caused by metal wounds, and burns caused by hot water or fire.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 3 to 5 qian; or grind into powder. For external use: grind into powder and apply on the affected area or decoct in water for washing.

[Additional prescription] ① For the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis: 50 cents each of pine bark (remove the rough bark), Caragana root, Rubia cordifolia, and Trachelospermum officinale, and 1 liang of Tiger thorn. Decoction in water. (Commonly used herbal medicines among Zhejiang folks)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Compendium of Materia Medica".

From the above explanation, we have some understanding of the effects and functions of pine bark. If there are any symptoms of discomfort in the body, you can use Chinese medicine to regulate it. Chinese medicine has a long history of treating diseases, so you can eat it with confidence.