The efficacy and function of oil orange bark

In our lives, the bark of the citrus tree has attracted our attention because of its extremely high medicinal value. Let's take a closer look at what is oil orange wood bark?

[Other name] Bauhinia bark (Handbook of Raw Herbs).

[Source] It is the bark of the Euphorbiaceae plant Euphorbia pulcherrima . Harvested in summer and autumn.

【Original morphology】 The plant morphology is detailed in the entry for "Anmo Le".

[Chemical composition] The bark contains lupulin and colorless delphinidin. The twigs contain the tannins caesalpinol, glucogalloctannin, chebulic acid, chebulic acid, 3,6-digalloylglucose, and gallic acid.

[Pharmacological action] Also known as oil-glycan, a 100% concentrated decoction made from its bark has in vitro antibacterial effects on Staphylococcus aureus, beta-hemolytic Streptococcus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Shigella flexneri, Proteus, and Escherichia coli (paper strip method, test tube method). It has been used as a skin disinfectant before injection or in orthopedic and scrotal surgery with no adverse reactions, so it is considered to have clinical value.

【Nature and flavor】 "Luchuan Materia Medica": "sweet and sour, cold in nature."

[Functions and indications] Treat mouth ulcers, furuncle, hemorrhoids, scrotal eczema, and traumatic bleeding.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 1 to 3 qian. For external use: decoct in water for washing, grind into powder for application.

[Additional prescription] To treat bleeding from external injuries: apply dry powder of citrus bark. (Selected Yunnan Chinese Herbal Medicines)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

Through the detailed introduction of the Chinese medicinal material oil orange bark in the above article, we know that oil orange bark has many functions and effects and is extremely beneficial to the body. So if you have related symptoms, you might as well give it a try.