The efficacy and function of Liquidambar bark

Liquidambar bark is a very nutritious and precious medicinal material. Eating liquidambar bark regularly can have very good effects and functions. So how should we eat liquidambar bark? What specific benefits can eating liquidambar bark bring to our body? We need to understand some professional knowledge of liquidambar bark to answer these questions.

[Other names] Maple bark (Compendium of Materia Medica), Liquidambar bark (Compendium of Materia Medica).

[Source] It is the bark of Liquidambar formosana , a plant of the Hamamelidaceae family.

【Properties and flavors】 ① "Tang Materia Medica": "pungent, neutral, slightly toxic."

【Functions and indications】 Treat diarrhea, dysentery, and leprosy.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 1 to 2 liang. For external use: decoct in water for washing or grind into powder for application.

[Additional prescription] ①To treat watery diarrhea and dysentery: decoct the bark of Liquidambar formosana and drink the decoction. (Compendium of Materia Medica)

【Explanations by various scholars】 "Supplement to Compendium of Materia Medica": "Maple bark, in addition to its original function, is astringent in nature and can stop watery diarrhea. It is said that Su can relieve edema, but edema cannot be treated by astringent drugs, so Su is a mistake. It is also said that it is poisonous, which is a clear mistake. Boiling it in water is the best way to stop diarrhea."

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Tang Materia Medica".

Above we introduced what Liquidambar bark is. We know that Liquidambar bark can not only be used to treat diseases but also has good health benefits, so we must be good at using Liquidambar bark to protect our health.