The efficacy and function of Shanbailong

Shanbailong is very familiar to everyone. It has a long history and has good effects on regulating the body and treating diseases. It is a good choice for health preservation. Let’s take a look together.

[Other names] Poplar, Poplar, Round-leaf Poplar, Wild Poplar

[Source] Medicinal material source: the bark and root bark of Populus diversifolia of the Salicaceae family.

[Original form] Tree, up to 20m high. The dry skin is grayish white and smooth. Young branches dark brown, hairy at first, then smooth, old branches gray. The buds are ovate or conical, reddish brown, and the scales are white pubescent and sticky. The leaves of short branches are ovate-round or triangular-round, 5.5-8.5cm long and 5-8cm wide, with white soft hairs on both sides when young; the petioles are laterally compressed, 3.5-6.5cm long; the leaves of sprout branches are large, broadly ovate-round, with a cuneate or nearly cordate base; the petioles are relatively short. Style distinct, stigma 2-lobed, then 3-lobed, or 3-lobed. The infructescence is about 10 cm long, with hairy rachis; the capsule is oblong, pointed at the tip, and split into 2 lobes.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: It likes to grow in sparse woods on sunny hillsides.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; cold

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat; promotes diuresis; and expels ascaris. Mainly used for wind-heat syndrome caused by exogenous pathogens; edema; leucorrhea; ascariasis

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 9-15g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is an introduction to the effects and functions of Shanbailong. If you want to eat Shanbailong, it is best to consult a Chinese medicine doctor. I hope this helps you all.