Effects and functions of lemon eucalyptus resin

Lemon eucalyptus resin is a common Chinese medicinal material with great health benefits. It also has certain effects on some diseases. We need to choose according to our own needs. Many people in our daily life do not know much about lemon eucalyptus resin. Let us analyze lemon eucalyptus resin below.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The dark brown stearin that flows out from the trunk of the lemon eucalyptus tree 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; slightly warm

【Functions and indications】Detoxification and healing of sores. Primary wound infection

【Usage and Dosage】 For external use: dissolve appropriate amount in ethanol or glycerin and apply externally.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

After understanding some of the effects and common knowledge of lemon eucalyptus resin, I hope everyone can use scientific methods in the process of consumption to make it play a greater role.