Medicinal value of maple fruit

The maple tree is a plant that many people are familiar with. It is a tree that attracts special attention in autumn because it has red maple leaves and has a relatively high ornamental value. Of course, in addition to its ornamental value, maple fruit also has certain medicinal value, such as promoting blood circulation, removing wind and dampness, promoting diuresis and reducing swelling, and lowering blood lipids. Let me introduce to you the medicinal value of maple fruit!

1. Promote blood circulation and dredge meridians

Liquidambar formosana Hance, a plant of the Hamamelidaceae family, is used as medicine with its roots, leaves, fruits (see Liquidambar formosana) and resin (see Liquidambar resin). Leaves are harvested in summer and roots are harvested throughout the year.

After maple fruit is used as medicine, it can promote blood circulation and dredge meridians, and can also soothe the liver and promote qi. It has obvious therapeutic effects on common diseases such as abdominal distension and pain, irregular menstruation in women, and milk obstruction. During treatment, maple fruit can be used together with Chinese medicinal materials such as costus root, bergamot, and Citrus aurantium, which will make its therapeutic effect more outstanding.

2. Dispel wind and dampness

Maple fruit tastes bitter and has a slight fragrance. It can dispel wind and dampness and also clear the water channels. It can be used to treat rheumatic bone pain, limb numbness, hand and foot cramps and other symptoms in humans. It is best to use maple fruit together with papaya, angelica and other Chinese medicinal materials such as angelica sinensis, which can quickly relieve human rheumatic symptoms.

3. Diuresis and swelling

Maple fruit is also called Lulutong after being used as medicine. It can not only promote menstruation and relieve urination, but also can be used to treat many common diseases in the human body, such as edema and swelling, and urinary obstruction. It is best to use it together with diuretic Chinese medicines such as Plantago seed and Alisma orientalis during treatment. In addition, maple berries can be used to treat eczema and carbuncle. It can clear away heat and detoxify, and can also remove dampness and heal sores.

4. Promote blood circulation, regulate menstruation and lower blood lipids

Promoting blood circulation and regulating menstruation are also the main functions of the traditional Chinese medicine maple berry. It has obvious therapeutic effects on female menstrual disorders and scanty menstruation. During treatment, maple berry and Cyperus rotundus can be combined together to make a decoction for consumption. In addition, lowering blood lipids is also the best manifestation of the medicinal value of maple berry. It can clean fat and cholesterol in the blood, prevent blood vessel aging, promote blood circulation, purify the blood, and lower high blood lipids.