The efficacy and function of the fruit of the lianxiang tree

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 Lianxiang tree fruit?

[Other names] Banana fragrance, Ginkgo biloba

[Source] Medicinal material source: The ripe fruit of the Cercidiphyllum tree of the Cercidiphyllum family.

[Original form] The spatholobiaceae tree is a deciduous tree, up to 25m tall and with a breast diameter of about 1m. The bark of young trees is light gray, while that of old trees is gray-brown, cracked longitudinally and peeling off in thin flakes; the twigs are brown with obvious lenticels. Buds are oval, pointed at the tip, purple-red or dark purple; simple leaves are opposite on long branches and solitary on short branches; petiole is 1-3cm long; stipules are close to petiole and fall off early; leaf blades are oblate, round, kidney-shaped or oval, 3.5-7.5cm long, dark green above, pink-green below, with rounded or obtuse tip, leaf base of short branches is cordate, leaf base of long branches is rounded or broadly cuneate, with sharp serrations on the margin, and 5-7 palmate veins. Flowers are axillary, open before leaves or with leaves, unisexual, dioecious; calyx 4-lobed, membranous; petals absent; male flowers nearly sessile, 15-20 stamens, anthers red, 2-chambered, longitudinally fissured; female flowers 2-6, pedunculate, carpels free, ovules numerous, arranged in 2 rows, style linear, persistent. There are 2-6 aggregate follicles, which are cylindrical, slightly curved, and split along the ventral suture. They are 0.8-1.8cm long, dark purple-brown, slightly covered with white powder, and have residual styles. Seeds numerous, winged. The flowering period is April-May, and the fruiting period is August.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown in valleys, ditches, low-lying and wet places or in mixed woods on hillsides.

【Cultivation】 1. Biological characteristics: This tree is a rare and endangered species. It likes subtropical mountains, a climate with warm winters and cool summers, abundant rainfall and high humidity. Young trees tolerate shade, while mature trees prefer light. It is not very demanding on soil and can grow normally on acidic soil and neutral soil, but its suitable environment is the deep and moist soil at the foot of the mountain.

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【Functions and indications】Dispel wind, calm the nerves and stop convulsions. Treats infantile convulsions; convulsions and cold limbs

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 10-15g; fresh product can be used up to 30g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is a detailed description of the effects and eating methods of the lianxiang tree fruit. Medicines like lianxiang tree fruit are very effective in treating diseases. However, it should be noted that when using lianxiang tree fruit, it is necessary to use it in moderation and not too much, otherwise it will not be of any benefit to the body.