The efficacy and function of Niujinzi

There are so many medicinal herbs in the world, and it is inevitable that there are some that we are not familiar with. But as long as we have the spirit of learning throughout our lives, I believe we can slowly learn more medical herbs. So do you know about the medicinal herb Niu Jinzi?

[Other names] Small-leaved sycamore, fish scale wood, fine lotus, false boxwood, mountain black bead

[Source] Syzygium buxifolium Hook. et Arn., a plant of the genus Syzygium in the Myrtaceae family, is used as medicine with its root or root bark . Collected in summer and autumn, and sun-dried.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, neutral.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies, promotes diuresis and relieves asthma. Roots and root bark: edema, asthma; used externally to treat burns. Leaves: used for whitlow, furuncle, lacquer sore, burns and scalds.

[Usage and Dosage] 0.5-1 liang of roots and root bark, decocted in water; for external use, grind into powder and mix with tea oil to apply to the affected area. Apply appropriate amount of fresh leaves externally, mash them and apply to the affected area (for sores), or boil them in water and wash the affected area (for lacquer sores), or grind the dried leaves into powder and mix with tea oil to apply to the affected area (for burns).

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

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