The efficacy and function of Schima superba

Chinese medicinal materials are very effective in treating certain diseases. Although the effect is a little slow, they have no side effects on the human body and are still highly respected by people. However, when choosing, you need to pay attention to its usage methods, etc. Let us learn about the medicinal material Schima superba.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The leaves of Schima superba Gardn. et Champ., a plant of the Theaceae family.

[Original form] Schima superba is an evergreen tree, 10-20m tall. The trunk is straight; the bark is gray-brown or dark brown, rough and longitudinally cracked; the twig lenticels are prominent. Simple leaves are alternate; petiole is 1-2cm long; leaf blade is simple, ovate-elliptic, oblong or obovate-elliptic, 9-12cm long, 2.5-5cm wide, apex acuminate, base cuneate or nearly rounded, margin serrulate, apex dark green, shiny, reticulate veins sunken, surface light green, hairy when young. The flowers are bisexual, about 3 cm in diameter, often solitary in the leaf axils near the top of the branches or gathered in short racemes at the top of the branches; the pedicels are thick, 1-2 cm long; the sepals are 5, semicircular, with white silky hairs inside and white eyelashes on the edges; the petals are 5, white, obovate, of varying sizes, with hairs at the base and edges; the stamens are numerous, and the anthers are T-shaped; the ovary is superior, 5-chambered, densely covered with silky hairs at the base, and the style is 1, with a 5-lobed stigma. Capsule woody, brown, oblate, about 1.5 cm in diameter, sparsely covered with fine hairs, with persistent sepals at base, 5-lobed loculus when ripe, and persistent midaxis. The seeds are kidney-shaped, light brown, about 7mm long, about 5mm wide, and have wings on the edges. The flowering period is April-May, and the fruit ripening period is September-October.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in mixed woods in sunny mountains at an altitude of 150-1500m.

【Nature and flavor】 Pungent; warm; toxic

【Functions and indications】Detoxification and treatment of sores. Mainly used for ulcers; sores

[Usage and Dosage] For external use: appropriate amount, crush the fresh product and apply it or grind it into powder and apply it.

【Note】 This product is poisonous and should not be taken internally.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above are some basic functions of Schima superba leaves introduced to you, as well as the methods of eating Schima superba leaves, so that you will not make mistakes when eating them, and you can also make better use of the value of Schima superba leaves.