The efficacy and function of willow bark

In fact, the occurrence of many human diseases is closely related to diet. If you want to have a healthy body, diet therapy is a very good method. Various Chinese medicinal materials play a very critical role. Today we will introduce to you the Chinese medicine willow bark.

[Source] It is the bast of the branches or roots of the weeping willow of the Salicaceae family. Available all year round. Remove the cork and xylem and use the bast.

【Chemical composition】 Contains salicin and 3.10-9.12% tannin.

[Pharmacological action] Salicin has an antipyretic effect. See the entry for "willow branches".

[Properties and flavors] "Tang Materia Medica": "The bark of the branches is bitter, cold, and non-toxic."

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and dampness, reduce swelling and relieve pain. Treat rheumatic bone pain, edema and itching, jaundice, stranguria, mastitis, toothache, and burns from hot water or fire.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 1 to 2 liang. For external use: decoct in water for washing, cook with wine, or stir-fry and apply warm.

[Additional prescription] ① Treat malaria and rheumatic bone pain: remove the core and the rough yellow and black skin of the willow branches, and use the green skin. Use one to one and a half qian of it fresh. Decoction in water. (Records of Collecting Medicinal Herbs in Lingnan)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Zhenglei Bencao"

The above is an introduction to the Chinese medicinal material Willow Bark. For medicinal herbs that we don't understand, we should learn more about them so that we can make full use of them in our lives and not be at a loss.