The efficacy and function of tiger skin nan

Tiger nanmu is a very good medicinal material. It is often used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat patients. It has extremely high medicinal value. Let us learn about several aspects of Tiger nanmu.

【English Name】 leaf or seed of Common Daphniphyllum

[Source] Medicinal material source: the roots and leaves of the plant Daphne maculatum of the Daphneaceae family.

[Original form] Daphne maculatum is an evergreen small tree, 3-10m tall. The bark is brown, the cork is corky, and the inner bark is black. Simple leaves are alternate and clustered at the branch ends; petioles are about 2 cm long and reddish; leaf blades are oblong or obovate, about 8 cm long, acute at the apex, narrowly cuneate at the base, entire or with coarse serrations at the top, smooth and shiny on the upper side, pale on the lower side with wart-like protrusions. Racemes are axillary; dioecious; perianth is calyx-shaped and not persistent; flowers are small; male flowers have 4-5 perianth segments, 8 stamens, short and free filaments, and large anthers; female flowers have 6-8 perianth segments, 2-chambered ovary, each with 2 ovules, and 2 styles that are persistent. The drupe is broadly oval, black, and has a fleshy exocarp.

【Habitat distribution】Ecological environment: Grown in mountains and forests.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; astringent; cool

【Meridian】 Heart; Liver; Kidney

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies; promotes blood circulation and relieves blood stasis. Mainly used for cold and fever; sore throat; enlarged spleen; snake bites; fracture trauma

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 15-30g. For external use: take appropriate amount of fresh leaves, mash them and apply them, or mash them and apply the juice.

[Various scholars’ discussions] “National Compilation of Chinese Herbal Medicines”: bitter, astringent, and cool. Clears away heat, detoxifies, promotes blood circulation and relieves blood stasis. It is mainly used to treat colds and fever, tonsillitis, spleen enlargement, snake bites, and fractures.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

In fact, you will only know its benefits after practicing it. Just like the traditional Chinese medicine Daphne nanmu introduced above, it turns out that Daphne nanmu can also treat some other diseases. Therefore, eating it in moderation has many benefits.