The efficacy and function of Fubi

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

[Source] The stems and leaves of the Verbenaceae plant. It can be harvested in spring, summer and autumn.

[Original form] Tofu wood, also known as: Manshanxiang, Xiaotuichi, Zhishimu, Zaohechai, Heimaoleie, Stinky Changshan, Tiehoosan, Stinky Gallbladder, Fox Odor Tree, Zhuifengsan, Liangfenye, Zaoheshuzi, Liuyuedong, Tofuchai, Guanyinchai, Hubanzi, Stinky Tea, Lice Chai, Tuchangshan, and Xiaoqingshu.

[Habitat distribution] Growing in mountains and roadsides. Distributed in Anhui, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Hubei, Hunan, Sichuan, Guizhou, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi and other places.

【Properties and flavors】 ① "Hunan Pharmacopoeia": "bitter, cold, non-toxic."

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and reduces swelling. Treat malaria, diarrhea, carbuncle, boil, swelling, and traumatic bleeding.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 3 to 5 qian. For external use: mash and apply, grind into powder and apply or decoct in water for washing.

[Additional prescription] ① For treating malaria: 3 to 5 qian of fubi leaves. Brew with boiling water and take two hours before the onset of malaria. (Jiangxi Folk Herbal Medicine Prescriptions)

[Clinical application] Treatment of burns: Take the root bark or leaves of the small green tree, dry them in the sun, grind them into fine powder, mix them with cottonseed oil or rapeseed oil, and apply them to the wound, 1 to 2 times a day. 60 cases were treated. For small-area burns, the pain usually stopped within half an hour after applying the medicine, and the burns were healed in about a week.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Collected Notes on the Classic of Materia Medica"

Everyone should know about the medicinal value of Fubi. We should pay more attention to information in this area in our daily life, so that we can be prepared when encountering problems and not panic.