The efficacy and function of Cryptomeria japonica leaves

Modern medical research believes that Cryptomeria fortunei leaves contain many nutrients that are beneficial to the human body. As a traditional Chinese medicinal material, its efficacy and function have been widely recognized. Let's take a look at its specific situation.

[Source] Medicinal material source: branches and leaves of Cryptomeria fortunei of the Taxaceae family.

[Original form] Tree, up to 40m high. Chest circumference over 2m. The bark is reddish brown and cracks into long strips and falls off; the large branches are nearly whorled, spreading flat or obliquely; the small branches are slender and drooping. The leaves are awl-shaped, 1-1.5 cm long, slightly curved inward, with inward-curved tips, and with stomatal lines on all four sides; the leaves of young trees and sprouting branches are up to 2.4 cm long. The male cones are solitary in the leaf axils, oblong, about 7 cm long. They grow in clusters on the upper part of twigs in short spike-like inflorescences; female cones grow on the top of short branches. Cone diameter 1.2-2cm; seed scales about 20, upper part with 4-5 (rarely 7) short triangular teeth, teeth 2-4mm long, bract tip 3-5mm long, developed seed scales with 2 seeds. The seeds are brown, nearly elliptical, flat, 4-6.5mm long and 2-3.5mm wide. The flowering period is April, and the cones mature in October-November.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown in the eastern part below 1000-1400m above sea level, and in the main part at 2000-2400m above sea level

[Chemical composition] The leaves contain kayaflavone, sci-adopitysin, hinokiflavone, sotetsu-flavone, cryptomerin, and volatile oils. The main components are terpenes, alcohols, acids, etc.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies. Mainly used for carbuncle, ulcer and sore

【Usage and Dosage】 For external use: take appropriate amount, mash and apply or decoct in water for washing.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is an introduction to the effects and functions of Cryptomeria mediterranea leaves. If you want to eat Cryptomeria mediterranea leaves, it is best to consult a Chinese medicine practitioner. I hope this helps you all.