The efficacy and function of moth tree

The moth tree is a relatively familiar traditional Chinese medicine. It has many benefits to our body. If we want to consume it correctly in our lives, we need to have some understanding of the moth tree. Let’s take a look at it below.

[Alias] Moth nanmu, butterfly tree, chicken fire tree.

[Source] Medicinal material source: the young branches and fruits of the Acer truncatum of the Aceraceae family.

[Original form] Acer truncatum is a deciduous tree, up to 8m tall. The bark is light brown and smooth; the branches of the current year are green or purple-green, the branches of perennials are gray-yellow or gray-brown, and the leaves are opposite; the petiole is 2-3cm long, thin and glabrous; the leaf blade is papery, ovate, 7-9cm long, 5-6cm wide, with dense and sharp serrations on the edge, acute at the apex, nearly heart-shaped at the base, often deeply 3-lobed, the central lobe is larger, triangular-ovate, dark green on the upper side, and glabrous; the lower side is light green, with light yellow tufts of hair at the base of the veins when young, which fall off when old; there are 3 basal veins, and the lateral veins are pinnate. Flowers are unisexual, dioecious, often in thin, drooping racemes; sepals 5; petals 5; stamens 8, glabrous, undeveloped in female flowers; disk located inside the stamens; ovary purple, undeveloped in male flowers. Pedicel 3-4mm long. The samaras are lavender when young and yellow-brown when ripe; the nutlets are slightly flat, the wings and nutlets are 2.5-2.9cm long and about 5mm wide, opening into an obtuse angle or nearly horizontal. The flowering period is April and the fruiting period is September.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown in sparse forests at an altitude of 1000-1600m.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; Salty; Neutral

【Functions and indications】Relieve cough and heal ulcers. Mainly used for new and chronic cough; thrush

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 5-10g. For external use: appropriate amount, grind into powder and sprinkle.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above article introduces the functions of the moth tree. I hope it will be helpful to you in your life. But it is important to note that you should not randomly combine it with other foods. You should consult a professional before making a decision.