The efficacy and function of red nanpi

Red nanmu bark is rich in nutritional value and has high medicinal value. Below we will introduce in detail the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine red nanmu bark.

[Source] It is the root bark or bark of the macaw plant of the Lauraceae family.

[Original form] Red nanmu, also known as: pig's foot nanmu, nanzi wood, nan wood, white lacquered wood, black camphor, fishing camphor.

[Habitat distribution] It grows in mountain mixed forests in warm areas. Distributed in Zhejiang, Anhui, Jiangxi, Hubei, Sichuan, Hunan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Shandong, Fujian, Taiwan and other places.

[Chemical composition] The bark contains 0.48% tannin, 12.38% resin, 0.688% rubber, and a large amount of mucus. The roots contain benzylisoquinoline alkaloids: N-demethylgingeropapine and zedoariae. The heartwood contains tetradecanoic acid, quercetin, dl-catechin, etc. The heartwood can be used as raw material for mosquito repellent incense. The leaves contain mucilage, which is a complex of polysaccharides and proteins. The components of the mucopolysaccharide part are arabinose, xylose, rhamnose, galactose, glucose and glucuronic acid. The leaves and twigs contain myristic acid, etc.

【Functions and indications】 "Zhejiang Tianmu Yam Plant Records": "For treating sprains and injuries of tendons, mash the root or bark with salt and apply it to the affected area; for treating vomiting and diarrhea, boil the bark in water and drink it; for treating cramps and foot swelling, boil the bark in water and use it for fumigation and washing."

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Zhejiang Tianmu Yam Plant Catalogue".

Above we introduced red nanmu bark and its characteristics. We can know that red nanmu bark has very good efficacy and functions, and it has played a therapeutic and auxiliary therapeutic effect on many diseases. I hope this will be helpful to everyone’s health.