The efficacy and function of Toona sinensis flowers

Do you know what the toon flower is? If you know, do you understand the effects and functions of toon flowers? As a traditional medicinal material, what regulatory effects does toon flower have on our body? We will analyze them one by one for you below.

[Alias] Toona flower, Toona bud tree flower, Spring tip flower.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The flower of Toona sinensis (A.Juss.) Roem. of the Meliaceae family.

[Original form] Toona sinensis leaf tree, up to 16m tall. The bark is dark brown and peels off in sheets; the twigs are sometimes pubescent. The even-pinnate compound leaves are alternate, 25-50cm long, with a special smell; the petiole is red and the base is hypertrophic; there are 8-10 pairs of leaflets, and the petiolules are 5-10mm long; the leaf blade is oblong to lanceolate-oblong, 8-15cm long, 2-4cm wide, with a pointed apex, an oblique base, rounded or broadly cuneate, entire or sparsely serrated, dark green and glabrous above, light in color below, with long bundles of hairs on the veins or between the veins, small flowers, bisexual, terminal panicles; flowers are fragrant; calyx is short and 5-lobed; petals are 5, white, ovate-elliptical; there are 5 staminodes, which are alternate with 5 developed stamens; ovary is superior, 5-chambered, and the disk is much shorter than the ovary. The capsule is oval or ovate, about 2.5 cm long, and split into 5 lobes at the tip. The seeds are oval and have wings at one end. The flowering period is May-June, and the fruiting period is September.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: It is often cultivated in front of and behind houses, beside villages and on roadsides below 2700m above sea level.

【Nature and flavor】 Pungent; bitter; warm

【Meridian】 Liver; Lung

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and dampness; promote qi circulation and relieve pain. Mainly used for rheumatism, chronic cough, hemorrhoids

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 6-15g. For external use: take appropriate amount and wash with decoction.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

From the above introduction, it is not difficult to see that toon flowers have many functions. People in daily life can eat toon flowers in appropriate amounts according to their physical conditions. After a period of time, your physical condition will be greatly improved.