The efficacy and function of Camellia

Camellia has a long history, and up to now, camellia has more and more uses. I wonder if you guys know about the other effects of camellia. Let us introduce them in detail below, hoping to be helpful to you guys.

[Source] Medicinal material source: Camellia japonica L., C. pitardii Coh., both plants of the Theaceae family. -St. , narrow-leaved southwestern red camellia C.pitardiiCoh. -St. var.yunnanicaSealy and C.reticulataLindl． etc. seeds.

[Original form] Red Camellia Red Camellia is a green shrub or small tree, up to 10m high. The bark is gray-brown, and the young branches are brown and glabrous. Simple leaves are alternate; petiole is 8-15mm long; leaf blade is leathery, obovate or elliptical, 5-10cm long, 2.5-6cm wide, gradually pointed and blunt, base is cuneate, edge has fine serrations, dark green and shiny above, light green below, glabrous on both sides, leaves turn yellow when dry. The flowers are bisexual, solitary or opposite in the leaf axils or branch tops, bright red, 5-8cm in diameter; there are 5 sepals, broadly ovate, covered with white soft hairs on the outside; there are 5-7 petals, and the cultivated varieties have multiple petals, white, light red and other colors, the petals are nearly round, with a notch at the tip and slightly fused at the base; there are many stamens, the outer filaments are fused at the base, attached to the base of the petals, and free on the inside; the ovary is superior, glabrous, and the style has 3 lobes at the tip. The gourd fruit is nearly spherical, with a diameter of 2.2-3.2cm, thick, smooth and hairless peel, and dehiscent chambers. The seeds are nearly spherical, angular, 1.88-2.5cm long, and dark brown. The flowering period is April-May, and the fruiting period is September-October.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: 1. Growing in ravines, beside water or in sparse woods at an altitude of 1000-2800m.

[Chemical composition] Camellia-genin A, B, and C are obtained from the saponins in the seeds.

【Nature and flavor】 sweet; neutral

【Functions and indications】 Removes grease and dirt. The main hair is too oily

【Usage and Dosage】 For external use: grind into powder and mix with water.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the introduction in the above article, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of Camellia. Camellia has a great effect and is very beneficial to the human body. Therefore, you can choose Camellia according to your physical condition, but it should still be done under the doctor's advice.