The efficacy and function of elm

In fact, the occurrence of many human diseases is closely related to diet. If you want to have a healthy body, diet therapy is a very good method. Various Chinese medicinal materials play a very critical role. Today we will introduce to you the Chinese medicine elm.

[Other names] Ulmus pumila, Ulmus chinensis, Ulmus pumila, Ulmus chinensis, Ulmus glutinosa

[Source] Ulmus pumila L., a plant of the genus Ulmus in the family Ulmaceae, is used as medicine with its fruit (elm seeds), bark, leaves and roots . Pick the unripe winged fruits of elm seeds before the leaves come out in spring, remove impurities and dry them in the sun. Bark: peel off the bark and dry it, or peel off the bark in summer and autumn, remove the rough skin, dry it in the sun or use it fresh. Leaves, picked in summer and autumn, sun-dried or used fresh. The root bark is harvested in autumn.

[Nature and flavor] Ulmus pumila: slightly spicy, neutral.

【Functions and indications】 Ulmus pumila: calms the mind and strengthens the spleen. Used for neurasthenia, insomnia, loss of appetite, and leucorrhea.

[Usage and Dosage] Ulmus pumila: 1-3 qian; bark and leaves: 3-5 qian. For bone setting, mix endothelial wine with a bag and apply it to the affected area. For hemostasis, grind the endothelial into powder and sprinkle it on the affected area.

【Remarks】 (1) The following plants of the same genus are used as medicine in different regions. Ulmus parvifolia Jacq. (mosquito palm tree, chicken knot, small-leaved elm, autumn elm) ; Ulmus pumila L. var. pilosa Rehd. ( hairy white elm, cotton palm tree); Ulmus lanceaefolia Roxb . (evergreen elm, lanceolate elm).

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

Through the introduction of the Chinese medicinal elm in the above article, we can clearly see that the Chinese medicinal elm has many functions and effects. Therefore, in the future, everyone might as well learn more about Chinese medicines such as elm.