The efficacy and function of the plant

Do you know about the Maiboshu? It is a common medicinal material. It is generally used as raw material in many places. It can also treat many physical diseases. Let’s take a look at the relevant knowledge about the Maiboshu.

[Source] Medicinal material source: bark and cupules of Cyclobalanopsis glauca and Cyclobalanopsis glauca of Fagaceae family.

[Original morphology] 1. The twigs are densely covered with yellow-brown hairs, gradually becoming hairless or covered with thin hairs. Leaves are alternate; petiole 1-2cm long, pubescent; leaf blade oblong-lanceolate to oblong, 9-18(-24)cm long, 4-7(-9)cm wide, with obtuse or short obtuse apex, rounded or broadly cuneate base, more than 1/3 of margin with obtuse serrations, midrib flat or slightly raised above, 10-14 pairs of lateral veins, distinct lateral veins below, densely covered with yellow-brown pubescent hairs on both sides when young, easily shedding pubescent hairs or glabrous below when old. The male inflorescences are clustered near the top of the branches, 5-8 cm long; the female inflorescences are solitary, 2-5 cm long, rarely up to 7 cm. The cupule is disc-shaped, with varying depths, 2.5-3.8 cm in diameter and 5-8 mm in height. It is covered with grayish yellow or gray soft hairs. The bracteoles merge to form 7-11 concentric rings with fine teeth or entire margins. The nut is oblate, 2-2.8cm in diameter, 7-12mm high, with a concave or flat tip and a convex base, covered with silky gray short soft hairs, and a slightly convex navel, 1-2cm in diameter. The flowering period is from March to May, and the fruiting period is from October to November of the following year.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: 1. Growing in sparse mountain forests at an altitude of 160-1800m.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; astringent; warm

【Functions and indications】Astringent to the intestines and stop diarrhea; detoxification; antimalarial. Mainly diarrhea; malaria

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

【Note】 Pregnant women should not take this medicine. "National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicine": "Pregnant women should not take it."

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Above we introduced what is the maibo tree, its efficacy and functions. We know that the maibo tree can not only improve immunity, but also plays an indispensable role in certain diseases.