The efficacy and function of boxwood

The efficacy and function of the Chinese medicinal boxwood are very great. We can often see boxwood in our lives. Utilizing the medicinal and therapeutic properties of boxwood will bring us many unexpected benefits in health care. Let's take a look at the Chinese medicinal boxwood.

[Other names] Melon seed boxwood, thousand-year-old dwarf, oolong wood

[Source] Buxus microphylla Sieb. et Zucc. var. sinica Rehd. et Wils., a plant of the Buxaceae family, is used as medicine with its roots and leaves . It can be harvested throughout the year and sun-dried.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, pungent, neutral.

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and dampness, promote qi and blood circulation. Used for rheumatic joint pain, dysentery, stomachache, hernia pain, abdominal distension, toothache, traumatic injury, sores and swelling.

[Usage and Dosage] 3-4 qian, taken as a decoction or soaked in wine; for external use, mash an appropriate amount and apply to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

Everyone should know about the medicinal value of boxwood. We should pay more attention to information in this area so that we can be prepared when encountering problems and avoid panic.