The efficacy and function of elm stem

The essence of traditional Chinese medicine is to treat both the symptoms and the root cause. Compared with Western medicine, the effects and efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine are much better. The same is true for the Chinese medicinal herb Ulmus pumila stem. Here we will introduce the effects and functions of the Chinese medicinal herb Ulmus pumila stem.

【Other name】 Chicken chop stem

[Source] Medicinal material source: The stem of Ulmus pumila of the Ulmaceae family.

[Original form] Deciduous tree, up to 25m tall, with gray-brown bark that falls off in irregular scales. Old branches are gray, branchlets are reddish brown and covered with soft hairs. Leaves are alternate; leathery, with short petioles; stipules are narrow and fall off early; leaf blades are elliptical, elliptical-obovate, ovate or obovate, 1.5-5.5cm long, 1-2.8cm wide, with short pointed tips, rounded base, slightly oblique, smooth or slightly rough, dark green on the upper side, hairy when young, falling off later, light green, with single serrations on the edges. Flowers clustered in leaf axils, with short stalks; perianth 4-lobed; 4 stamens; 1 pistil, 1-chambered, stigma 2-lobed, curled outwards. The samaras are ovate-oval, about 1 cm long and 0.6 cm wide, with a concave apex and the seed in the center. The flowering period is from July to September, and the fruiting period is from October to November.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown in plains, hills, mountains and sparse forests below 1300m above sea level.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet; slightly bitter; cold

【Functions and indications】 Unblocks meridians and relieves pain. Main back pain

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 10-15g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the above introduction, everyone has a good understanding of the Chinese medicine Ulmus pumila stem, which has a very good effect in treating diseases. However, it should be noted that when using Ulmus pumila stem, some methods and techniques should be mastered for healthy and scientific consumption.