The efficacy and function of Dalun wood

With the development of society and the close international exchanges, most people who study medicine have been seriously influenced by Western medicine, and fewer and fewer people are studying Chinese medicine, which has resulted in less and less understanding of Chinese medicine. Let’s talk about the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Dalunmu.

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole plant of the Rubiaceae plant.

[Original form] Wukou tree, shrub to small tree, 2-6m high. The whole plant is hairless. Leaves are opposite; petioles are 6-12mm long; stipules are 5-7mm long, fused at the base to form a complete sheath surrounding the branchlets; leaf blades are oblong-lanceolate or oblanceolate, 6-12cm long, 2-4cm wide, acuminate at the apex, cuneate at the base, glabrous and shiny on both sides. The inflorescence is terminal, a cyme arranged in an umbel style, with opposite branches; the bracteoles are extremely small and subulate; the flowers have short stalks; the calyx tube is gyroid, and the calyx rim lobes are triangular; the corolla is white, hairy at the throat, 5-lobed at the apex, and turned outward when open; the style is glabrous; there is one ovule in each locule. The fruit is spherical and black when dry. Flowering period is from March to July.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows in low-altitude secondary forests.

【Nature and flavor】 Sour; pungent; slightly bitter; slightly warm

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and reduce swelling; disperse blood stasis and relieve pain. Mainly used for traumatic injuries; rheumatic bone pain; gastrointestinal colic; cellulitis; abscess; stomatitis

【Usage and Dosage】 For external use: appropriate amount, soak in wine and rub; or apply wet compress with medicated wine. For internal use: decoct in water, 15-30g or soak in wine; or decoct in water and gargle.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

After reading the above detailed introduction to the effects and functions of Dalun Wood, I believe many friends have already known the benefits of Dalun Wood. It can be seen that Dalun wood is very beneficial to our human body. If you need it, you might as well give it a try.