The efficacy and function of apricot bark

The traditional Chinese medicine apricot bark is often used by people in real life because of its functions and effects. So, what are the effects and functions of apricot bark? Let us study it together.

[Source] It is the bark of the apricot or wild apricot plants of the Rosaceae family.

【Functions and indications】 "Selected Works of the Complete Exhibition: Internal Medicine Diseases": "Treats bitter almond poisoning."

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 1 to 2 liang.

[Clinical Application] Treatment of almond poisoning: Take 2 liang of apricot bark, peel off the outer skin, leaving only the middle fiber part, add 500 ml of water, boil for 20 minutes, filter and drink while warm. More than 80 cases were treated and all were cured. Generally, symptoms will improve within 2 hours after taking the medicine, with consciousness gradually becoming calm, breathing becoming steady, and nausea, vomiting and hair loss gradually disappearing; normalcy can be fully restored after 4 hours.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Selected Works of the Exhibition: Internal Medicine Diseases".

The above introduces some common knowledge about apricot bark. In order to make more people understand apricot bark, you can accumulate more related things in your daily life, which will play an important role in maintaining our health.