The efficacy and function of pine oil

Traditional Chinese medicine requires the use of traditional Chinese medicine when treating diseases, and pine oil, as a kind of traditional Chinese medicine, is also frequently used. So, let’s talk about the effects and functions of pine oil.

[Other names] Rosin (Tang Materia Medica), Li Oil (Compendium of Materia Medica).

[Source] It is the resin found in the wood of Pinus tabulaeformis or plants of the same genus in the Pinaceae family.

【Preparation】 "Compendium of Materia Medica" says: "How to get the oil: Cut old pine wood with oil into two or three inch long pieces, split them into pieces as thick as a rush, tie them with twine, as big as the mouth of a teacup, then use a basin of water, fill half of it with water, place a bowl in the basin, cover the bowl with a mat, dig a hole in the middle as big as a coin, then place the tied pine wood stick upright in the middle of the mat hole, light it with fire, and after a while, cover it tightly with ashes from top to bottom to prevent the smoke from escaping. If smoke is released, the oil is gone. Wait for one or two hours until the oil is gone and drips into the bowl, remove the ashes and mat, and take it out for use."

【Function and indication】 "Supplement to Compendium of Materia Medica": "It can treat scabies that have not healed for a long time. Apply this oil to the affected area after a fresh bath, or add a little alum powder and mix well to apply."

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Supplement to Compendium of Materia Medica".

Through this article's detailed introduction to the benefits of pine oil, we can learn about its several major benefits. These effects are indeed a good way to regulate the body for people with poor physical constitution and low resistance. Everyone can try it.