Effects and functions of Gumbo Root Bark

The root bark of Gumbo japonica is a very common Chinese medicinal material in daily life. It has high medicinal and nutritional value to the human body, and it is not too difficult to purchase. Let’s analyze several aspects of the root bark of Gumbo japonica.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The root bark of the plant Cinnamomum cassia of the Ulmaceae family.

【Original form】 Tree, 5-18m high. The branches are slender, covered with sparse reddish-brown pubescence when young, and glabrous when old. Leaves are alternate; petioles are about 1 cm long, sparsely pubescent, and gradually fall off; stipules are linear, easily fall off, and sparsely pubescent; leaf blades are nearly leathery, ovate to ovate-lanceolate, 5-15 cm long, 2.5-6 cm wide, acuminate at the apex, oblique, obtuse or cuneate at the base, entire or with often inconspicuous fine teeth at the top; sparsely pubescent along the veins when young, and then fall off; 3 basal veins, and reticulate veinlets. The cyme has 2-3 branches, extending to 3.5-4cm in the fruiting period, and is sparsely pubescent with reddish-brown appressed pubescence; the sepals are 4, oblong, and ciliate; the ovary is attached to the coarsely hairy receptacle, and the styles are 2. The drupe is oval, about 8mm long and 5mm in diameter; the core has raised reticular ribs. Flowering period is from March to May.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows in sparse woods or dense forests.

【Nature and flavor】 Light; neutral

【Functions and indications】Promote blood circulation and reduce swelling; stop bleeding. Mainly used for traumatic injuries; sores, swelling and pain; traumatic bleeding

【Usage and Dosage】 For external use: apply appropriate amount, crush it and apply it, grind it into powder and sprinkle it or mix it and apply it.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the above introduction, I found that the root bark of Gumbo Tropaeolum has so many pharmacological effects, and it also has good effects on some diseases. In fact, there may be many "treasures" around our lives, but most of the time we don’t have a heart that is good at discovering them.