The efficacy and function of beeswax

Traditional Chinese medicine culture is profound and extensive, and Chinese medicinal materials account for a large proportion of it. Do you know beeswax? What are its effects and functions, and how to consume it? I believe many people are very interested in it. Let me tell you one by one below.

【English name】 CERA FLAVA

[Source] This product is the wax secreted by the Chinese honey bee Apis cerana Fabricius or the Italian honey bee Apis mellifera Linnaeus, both of the Apidae family. The honeycomb is placed in water, heated, filtered, condensed to obtain the wax or refined.

【Properties】 This product is irregular lumps of varying sizes. It is yellow, light yellow-brown or yellow-white, opaque or slightly transparent, with a smooth surface. It is light, waxy, and has a sandy cross-section, and can be softened by rubbing with hands. It has a honey-like aroma and a slightly sweet taste.

[Preparation] Melt, clarify and remove impurities before use.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, slightly warm.

【Functions and indications】Astringent, heal ulcers, promote tissue regeneration and relieve pain. It can be used externally for ulcers that do not heal, ecthyma erosion, trauma, burns and scalds.

[Usage and Dosage] For external use, melt and apply to the affected area; often used as a drug excipient and ointment base.

【Storage】Keep in a cool place away from heat.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Pharmacopoeia

[Source] From "Shennong's Herbal Classic"; 1. "Bielu": White wax tree grows in the mountains and valleys of Wudu. Grown in secret rooms among wood and stones.

Through the detailed introduction of beeswax, I believe everyone has a certain understanding and can better improve our common sense in life.