The efficacy and function of elm bark

I don’t know if you are familiar with elm bark and whether you understand its effects and functions. Let’s analyze in detail the value and eating methods of elm bark.

[Source] It is the bark or root bark of Ulmus pumila of the Ulmus family. Harvested in autumn, sun-dried or used fresh.

[Original form] Elm, also known as: elm (Zuo Zhuan), pine heartwood (Shuowen), Langyu (Bencao Shiyi), Elm (Compendium of Materia Medica), small-leaved elm, wolfberry elm, autumn elm, jackal skin elm, and field willow elm.

[Habitat distribution] Grown in plains, hilly areas, mountains and sparse forests. Distributed in Guangxi, Guangdong, Taiwan, Hunan, Jiangxi, Fujian, Anhui, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Shandong, Sichuan and other places.

[Chemical composition] The bark contains starch, mucilage, tannin, stigmasterol and other phytosterols; 22.3% cellulose, 10.56% hemicellulose, 25.17% lignin, 8.0% pectin and 7.75% oil.

【Properties and flavors】 ① "Supplement to Compendium of Materia Medica": "sweet, cold, non-toxic."

【Functions and indications】Diuresis, relieving stranguria, and eliminating carbuncle.

[Additional prescription] ① For treating breast abscess: 2 to 3 liang of white bark of elm root. Decoction in water, add sugar to the residue and mash it, then apply to the affected area. (Commonly used herbal medicines among Zhejiang folks)

[Discussions by various scholars] "Ben Jing Feng Yuan" states: "Lan Yu has a loose and laxative nature. If a person with a cold stomach and a weak constitution takes it, it may cause loss of vital energy, which is not suitable."

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Supplement to Compendium of Materia Medica".

Knowing the effects and functions of Ulmus pumila bark, for most friends, if you feel you need it, you might as well eat some of it in your daily life. I believe it will effectively improve your condition. However, in order to ensure the effect after consumption, please be sure to consume it according to the requirements and avoid some bad living habits so that you can get the expected effect.