The efficacy and function of willow chips

The world is full of wonders, and Chinese medicinal materials are also varied and varied. Here I would like to introduce to you a Chinese medicinal material - willow chips.

[Other names] Willow moth scraps (Shenghui Fang), willow moth droppings (Shengji Zonglu).

[Source] The woodworm debris in the borer holes of weeping willow trees .

【Function and indication】 "Tang Materia Medica": "It is used to treat wind-induced swelling, itching and itch."

【Usage and Dosage】 For external use: decoct in water for bathing or heat and apply on skin.

[Additional prescription] ①Treatment of wind urticaria: one catty of willow mites chips, one catty of capsule root, one catty of cotinus coggygria wood (filed), and two he of salt. Take the above medicines, add five dou of water, boil until three dou remain, and discard the residue. Observe the temperature in the warm room and avoid wind after bathing. (Recipe for bathing soup with willow mites from Shenghuifang)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Supplement to Compendium of Materia Medica"

The above is the introduction to willow chips. I believe you will understand it after reading it. After knowing the effects and functions of willow chips, you can adjust them according to your own constitution.