The efficacy and function of the wood

I believe many people are familiar with the Chinese medicinal material Osmanthus fragrans. As a common Chinese medicinal material, Osmanthus fragrans is rich in nutrients. Let us learn about it in detail.

[Source] It is the heartwood of the Cornus officinalis plant.

[Original form] Starling tree, also known as: Starling, 梾 (Er Ya), pine poplar, cool wood (Bencao Shiyi), holly berry (Illustrated Catalogue of Plant Names and Realities), lamp tree, falling money, large-leaf lamp tree, and Dingmu tree.

[Habitat distribution] Commonly found in valleys, stream sides, forest edges, and sparse woods. Distributed in Shandong, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Henan, Shaanxi, Gansu, Hubei, Hunan, Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou and other places.

[Chemical composition] The bark contains 8-20% tannin, and the leaves contain 5-13% tannin. The seeds contain semi-drying oil with an oil yield of 7-15%.

[Properties and flavors] "Tang Materia Medica": "sweet and salty, neutral, non-toxic."

【Functions and indications】 "Tang Materia Medica": "It is used to treat fractures, break blood, nourish blood, stabilize pregnancy, relieve pain, and promote meat production."

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 1 to 3 qian.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Tang Materia Medica": The leaves of the wood are like persimmons, and the two leaves are equal; the seeds are small and round like prunes, green when raw and black when ripe. The wood is hard and heavy, and the juice is red when boiled. In August and September, wood is harvested and the sun is dry.

Having said so much, we can see that the use of starwood is still many. It can also be used as medicine to treat diseases. You might as well know more about these, it will be helpful in your life.