The efficacy and function of Podocarpus chinensis

The medical value of Podocarpus fruit is beyond our imagination. It is very effective in treating some diseases. Podocarpus fruit contains many substances that are beneficial to the human body. Let’s take a look.

[Source] The seeds and receptacles of the plants of the Bamboo Cupressaceae family, such as the Chinese fir or the Chinese fir .

[Original form] ①Tushan, also known as: Changqing (Compendium of Materia Medica), Luohanshan (Zhongshan Chuanxinlu), and Podocarpus.

【Chemical composition】 The seeds of the Chinese fir contain podocarp lactones A, B, C, E and podocarp lactone A glucoside, and cypermethrin lactones C and F.

【Nature and flavor】 "Sweet in taste."

【Functions and indications】 Treats sallow complexion due to blood deficiency, heart and stomach pain.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 6 to 7 qian.

[Remarks] The seeds or receptacles of the same genus Podocarpus macrophylla are also used for medicinal purposes. Its shape is very similar to that of the short-leaved cedar, but its leaves are narrow and elliptical, forming an oblong-lanceolate shape, with obtuse or rounded tips, dark green in color, and slightly white in color. Distributed in Yunnan.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

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

From the above we can see that the Chinese medicine Podocarpus fruit has very high medicinal value, so we can consider using Podocarpus fruit in our lives.