The efficacy and function of laurel

The essence of traditional Chinese medicine is to treat both the symptoms and the root cause. Compared with Western medicine, the effects and efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine are much better. The same is true for the Chinese medicinal herb Laurel. Here we will introduce the effects and functions of the Chinese medicinal herb Laurel.

[Alias] Laurel fruit (Pharmacology of Chinese medicine).

[Source] It is the fruit of the laurel plant of the Lauraceae family.

[Original form] Laurel (Bencao Shiyi), also known as: Lao Li'er.

[Habitat distribution] Distributed in Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Fujian, Taiwan and other places. Often cultivated in gardens.

[Properties] The dried fruit is oval, almost black, up to 15 mm long, slightly pointed at the top, with the remains of a stigma; the surface is smooth and shiny with coarse wrinkles. The pericarp is thin and brittle, containing one seed whose seed coat is tightly attached to the inner wall of the pericarp. The embryo is usually brownish yellow and contains two cotyledons. The cotyledons are aromatic and bitter, while the peel is less aromatic but more bitter.

【Nature and flavor】 "Compendium of Materia Medica": "pungent, warm, non-toxic."

【Functions and indications】 ① "Supplement to Compendium of Materia Medica": "It can treat the eclipse behind the ear of children, grind it into powder and apply it on the affected area."

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 1 to 2 qian. For external use: grind into powder and mix with other medicines.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Supplement to Compendium of Materia Medica"

Through the introduction in the above article, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of bay laurel. This is a medicinal material we are very familiar with, but it has many medicinal properties and functions. Therefore, I hope everyone will consume it based on their own situation.