The efficacy and function of croton shell

Croton shell is a medicinal material. If we have some understanding of its medicinal value, we can correctly use croton shell to treat some related diseases in life. Let’s take a look at it below.

[Other name] Croton bark (Xuan Ming Lun).

[Source] It is the seed coat of Croton tiglium of the Euphorbiaceae family. The plant morphology is detailed in the entry for "Croton".

【Functions and indications】 ① "Compendium of Materia Medica": "It can eliminate stagnation and stop diarrhea."

[Additional prescription] For treating diarrhea: Croton bark and Paper mulberry leaves (burn together and preserve their properties). Grind into wax and make pills the size of mung beans. Take five pills with licorice soup each time. (Shengjin Gao from Xuanming Lunfang)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】From "Compendium of Materia Medica".

The medicinal value of croton shell introduced in the article is of great help to our lives. In fact, many physical illnesses can be treated with some Chinese medicinal materials such as croton shell. The profound Chinese medicine culture should continue to be passed on.