The efficacy and function of silk cotton wood

Silk-cotton wood is a medicinal material that is quite common in life. We can eat silk-cotton wood appropriately. Since many people don’t know much about silk-cotton wood, let’s take a look at it below.

[Other names] Mingkai Yeqiao, peach-leaved Euonymus, white Du, white peach tree

[Source] Euonymus bungeanus Maxim., a plant of the genus Euonymus in the family Celastraceae, is used as medicine with its roots, stem bark, branches and leaves . The roots are collected in spring and autumn, and the bark is collected in spring, cut into sections and dried. The branches and leaves are picked and used fresh in summer and autumn.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, astringent, cold. Slightly poisonous.

【Functions and indications】Root and stem bark: analgesic. Used for knee pain.

【Usage and Dosage】 0.2～1 liang. Apply appropriate amount externally and decoct in water for fumigation and washing.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

Above we introduced what silk cotton wood is. We know that silk cotton wood can not only be used to treat diseases but also has good health benefits, so we must be good at using silk cotton wood to protect our health.