Effects and functions of beech bark

Beech bark is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. This type of medicine can cover many aspects of disease treatment, so before choosing beech bark, you must have a good understanding of it. Let us introduce it in detail below.

[Source] It is the bark of the Zelkova spp. or other plants of the same genus in the Ulmaceae family.

[Original form] Big-leaved beech, also known as: Beech elm, blood beech.

[Habitat distribution] Distributed in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Hunan, Anhui, Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan and other places.

[Processing] Leigong Paozhi Lun: "When using (beech bark), peel it with an axe, remove the rough skin, file it finely, steam it from noon to noon, and then bake it dry for use."

【Nature and flavor】 ① "Bielu": "very cold."

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and promotes diuresis. It is used to treat seasonal headaches, diarrhea caused by heat and toxicity, and edema.

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

[Additional prescription] ① Treat thirst-induced diarrhea in children: 12 fen of beech bark, 8 fen each of Trichosanthes kirilowii and Poria cocos, 6 fen of ginseng, and 2 he of millet. Cut the above five ingredients, add three liters of water, boil and reduce to one liter and two he, remove the residue, and drink while warm, depending on the size of the drink. (The second son of beech bark from "Ancient and Modern Prescriptions")

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Ming Yi Bie Lu"

Although beech bark has many magical effects, it cannot be eaten casually. We need to use the medicine according to the user's own situation. I hope everyone will not take it indiscriminately to avoid unnecessary consequences.