The efficacy and function of Olea europaea

The traditional Chinese medicine Oleander is often used by people in real life because of its functions and effects. So, what are the effects and functions of Olea europaea? Let us study it together.

[Alias] Kema.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The bark of Oleaceae plant Oleaceae.

[Original form] Pinnata is a large evergreen tree that can reach 35m in height. Fresh bark has white mucus. The twigs have lenticels and obvious leaf scars. The young branches are covered with soft hairs, which fall off later. Odd-pinnate compound leaves are alternate, young leaves are pubescent, and later become glabrous; leaflets are 9-23, elliptic, oblong to lanceolate, 6-14cm long, 2-5.5cm wide, acuminate at the apex, rounded or cuneate at the base, oblique, with blunt serrations on the margins. Inflorescence axillary; flowers polygamous, yellow-green; calyx campanulate, 5-lobed, lobes triangular, hairy; petals 5, oblong, pubescent; stamens 10, free; disk lobes triangular to trapezoidal; ovary nearly spherical, 4-5-chambered, hairy. The drupe is irregularly spherical, fleshy and yellow. There are 1-5 seeds.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown in mixed woods on rocky mountains, moist valleys, and slopes.

【Nature and flavor】 Astringent; Cool

【Functions and indications】Detoxification and sore healing. Mainly used for burns caused by water or fire; allergic dermatitis; sores and ulcers

【Usage and Dosage】 For external use: take appropriate amount, decoct in water and apply or wash with water; or grind into powder and sprinkle on the affected area.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Above we introduced what is Olea europaea. We know that Olea europaea is a common Chinese herbal medicine with good health and wellness effects. It has many benefits to the human body and can relieve many symptoms. How about it, do you understand?