Effects and functions of the fruit of the calamus tree

For Chinese medicinal materials such as the fruit of the Platycodon grandiflorum, we should first understand its medicinal value and precautions before consuming it. The following is an introduction to the fruit of the Styrax strobilacea tree. I hope you can read it carefully, as it will be of great help in eating it.

[Other name] Styrax ball (Illustrated Catalogue of Plant Names and Realities).

[Source] It is the infructescence of the plant Platycodon grandiflorum of the Juglandaceae family.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy, warm.

【Functions and indications】 Soothes qi and dispels wind, reduces swelling and relieves pain, dries dampness and kills insects. Treat internal injuries such as chest distension, abdominal pain, muscle and bone pain, carbuncle, eczema, and scabies.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 3 to 6 qian. For external use: decoct in water for washing or grind into powder for application.

[Additional prescription] ① Treat internal injuries, chest distension, abdominal pain and pain in muscles and bones: add 5-6 qian of dried fruit of the Styrax odorifera tree, add an equal amount of Hawthorn root, decoct the juice and mix with liquor, take on an empty stomach in the morning and evening. (Jiangxi "Handbook of Herbs")

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Hunan Pharmacopoeia"

Above we introduced what the fruit of the Platycodon grandiflorum is. We know that the fruit of the Platycodon grandiflorum is actually a traditional Chinese medicinal material that can bring us health benefits and has almost no major side effects, so you might as well try it in your spare time.