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Liugujin is a very common Chinese medicine in our daily life. It is also very important in our daily life. However, some people don’t know much about the effects and functions of Liugujin, so let us learn about it in detail below.

[Alias] Stinky medicine (List of Guangxi Medicinal Plants).

[Source] The leaves, whole plant or root bark of Viburnum xingshanense, a plant of the Caprifoliaceae family . The leaves are harvested in spring and summer, and the root bark can be harvested throughout the year and used dried or fresh.

[Original form] Evergreen shrub, smooth and hairless all over. Branchlets reddish brown, shiny. Leaves are opposite; nearly leathery; ovate to ovate-lanceolate, 2-7 cm long, 1.5-3 cm wide, and gradually pointed at the apex. The base is broadly cuneate, with three veins, the edge has inconspicuous small serrations, and the surface is shiny. Cymes with thin peduncles; flowers green-white. The drupe is spherical-ovoid, 5 to 6 mm in diameter, black and shiny when ripe.

[Habitat distribution] Grown in the shade and wet places under forests on hillsides. Distributed in South China, Hubei, Shaanxi and other places.

【Nature and flavor】 "Shaanxi Chinese Herbal Medicine": "bitter, warm."

【Functions and indications】 ① "Guangxi Medicinal Plant List": "Treats trauma and rheumatism."

[Usage and Dosage] For external use: grind into powder and sprinkle or mix for application, or mash fresh product and apply.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Shaanxi Chinese Herbal Medicine".

After understanding some of the effects and common knowledge of Liugujin, I hope that everyone will use scientific methods when eating it to make it play a greater role.