The efficacy and function of lemon eucalyptus

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 traditional Chinese medicine lemon eucalyptus. Here we will introduce the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine lemon eucalyptus.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The fruit of Eucalyptus citriodora, a plant of the Myrtaceae family.

【Original form】Large tree, up to 28m high. The bark is smooth, grayish white and falls off in large pieces. Young leaves are lanceolate, with glandular hairs, rounded base, and shield-shaped petioles; mature leaves are narrowly lanceolate, about 1 cm wide, 10-15 cm long, slightly curved, cuneate base, with black glandular dots on both sides, and a strong lemon smell when rubbed; transitional leaves are broadly lanceolate, 3-4 cm wide, 15-18 cm long, with a petiole 1.5-2 cm long. The axillary leaves of the panicle are broad-lanceolate, 3-4mm wide and have 2 ridges; the buds are long obovate, 6-7mm long; the calyx tube is 5mm long and 4mm wide at the top; the cap is 1.5mm long, slightly wider than the calyx tube, with a rounded tip and a small pointed process; the stamens are numerous, 6-7mm long, arranged in 2 rows, the anthers are elliptical, attached to the back, and the anther cells are parallel; the ovary is fused to the calyx tube. The capsule is pitcher-shaped, 1-1.2 cm long and 8-10 mm wide, with the petals hidden in the calyx tube. Flowering period is from April to September.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy; bitter; warm

【Functions and indications】Dispel wind and relieve exterior symptoms; dispel cold and relieve pain. Mainly used for colds; stomach pain; abdominal pain caused by bloating; indigestion

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 3-9g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

From the above we can see that the traditional Chinese medicine lemon eucalyptus has very high medicinal value, so we can consider using lemon eucalyptus in our lives.