The efficacy and function of Yinxiang

Yinxiang is a common Chinese medicine. It can be used for medicinal purposes as well as for food. The effects and functions of Yinxiang are quite comprehensive. Let’s take a look at it together.

[Other names] Mountain cinnamon, cassia tree, star anise, mountain cinnamon twig, liannian tree, earth mountain cinnamon

[Source] Cinnamomum burmannii (Nees) Blume, a plant of the Lauraceae family, is used as medicine using its bark, root bark, leaves and branches . Harvest in summer and autumn and dry in the shade.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy, slightly sweet, warm.

【Functions and indications】Dispel wind and cold, warm the middle and relieve pain. Used for stomachache due to deficiency and cold, diarrhea, rheumatic joint pain; used externally to treat swelling and pain due to falls, sores, boils, and bleeding due to trauma.

[Usage and Dosage] 2-3 qian, decocted in water or 0.5-1 qian ground into powder and swallowed; for external use, grind into powder and mix with wine for application or sprinkle with dry powder on the affected area.

[Remarks] (1) Cinnamomum burmannii (Nees) Blume var. angustifolium (Hemsl.) Allen. It is also used as medicine.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

I believe that through the detailed introduction of Yin Xiang in this article, everyone can understand the efficacy and medicinal properties of Yin Xiang. I hope this helps you all.