The efficacy and function of Melaleuca alternifolia

There are many common Chinese medicinal materials in life, and Melaleuca alternifolia is one of them. However, many people are not very clear about Melaleuca alternifolia. Therefore, before choosing to eat it, you need to understand the effects and functions of Melaleuca alternifolia.

【source】

Medicinal material source: branches and leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia, a plant of the Myrtaceae family.

[Original form]

Callistemon is a small tree with hard, gray-brown bark; young branches are angular and initially have long silky hairs that later become hairless. Leaves are alternate; petioles are extremely short; leaf blades are hard and leathery, linear, 5-9cm long, 3-6mm wide, with sharp tips, initially pubescent, obvious oil gland spots, midrib raised on both sides, and obvious lateral veins. The spike inflorescence grows at the top of the branches; the calyx tube is slightly hairy, the calyx teeth are semicircular and nearly membranous; the petals are green, ovate, 6mm long, about 4.5mm wide, with oil gland dots; the stamens are about 2.5cm long, bright red, the anthers are dark purple and oval; the style is slightly longer than the stamens, green at the tip and red at the rest. The capsule is hemispherical, 5mm long and 7mm wide, with a truncate tip, a rounded calyx tube mouth, slightly sunken petals, and splits into 3 parts, with the fruit falling off. Seeds are linear, about 1 mm long. Flowering period is from June to August.

【Habitat distribution】

Ecological environment: Cultivated in Guangdong, Guangxi and Taiwan.

【Nature and flavor】

Spicy taste; neutral in nature

【Meridian】

Return to the lung meridian

【Function and indications】

Dispel wind; resolve phlegm; reduce swelling. Mainly used for colds; cough and asthma; rheumatism; eczema; swelling and pain caused by falls

【Usage and Dosage】

For internal use: decoction. For external use: take appropriate amount, mash or grind into powder and apply on the affected area; or boil in water for washing.

【extract】

Chinese Materia Medica

After the above introduction to Callistemon, we have a detailed understanding of Callistemon. In life, we can learn more about the characteristics of Melaleuca alternifolia and make full use of its medicinal value to serve our lives.