The efficacy and function of the fragrant leather tree

Do you know what the fragrant bark tree is? If you know, do you understand the effects and functions of the fragrant bark tree? As a traditional medicinal material, what regulatory effects does the fragrant bark tree have on our body? We will analyze them one by one for you below.

[Alias] Yapo ointment.

[Source] Medicinal material source: bark and leaves of the tree of the family Achyranthes bidentata.

[Original form] The tree of the fragrant bark tree, up to 10m high. The bark is gray; the twigs, petioles, leaf backs and inflorescences are covered with brown flat soft hairs. Simple leaves are alternate; petiole is 1.5-3.5cm long; leaf blade is nearly leathery, oblanceolate or lanceolate, 9-25cm long, 2.5-8cm wide, acuminate at apex, narrowly cuneate at base, decurrent, leaf surface is glossy, entire or with several serrations near the top; lateral veins are 11-20 on each side. Flowers are bisexual, with broad panicles, terminal or nearly terminal, three to five times branched, and the axis thin and rounded; sepals 4 (5), broadly ovate, sparsely pubescent on the back, with ciliate margins; the outer 3 petals are nearly round, the inner 2 petals are bifid to the middle; stamens are about 0.7mm long; pistil is about 0.8mm long, and the ovary is equal in length to the style. The fruit is nearly spherical or oblate, with a core with obvious reticulation, a raised midrib, a slightly flat abdomen, and a small, non-open abdominal hole. The flowering period is from May to July, and the fruiting period is from August to October.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown in tropical and subtropical evergreen forests below 1000m above sea level.

【Functions and indications】 Lubricates the intestines and promotes bowel movements. Treats dry intestines and constipation

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 6-9g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is an introduction to the effects, functions and eating methods of the fragrant leather tree. When choosing it, you need to understand how to use it.