The efficacy and function of Pittosporum tobira bark

Chinese medicinal materials are very common, and there are many types of them. There are also some differences in their efficacy. Therefore, you need to have a good understanding before choosing. Do you know about the medicinal material Pittosporum tobira bark?

【Other names】 Erythrina, Hibiscus suffruticosa, Erythrina chinensis

[Source] The bark or root bark of Erythrina indica Lam., a tree in the Leguminosae family. It can be harvested in all seasons and sun-dried.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, neutral.

[return through] return the liver and kidney meridians.

【Functions and indications】Relieve rheumatism, relax muscles and tendons, and dredge meridians Used for rheumatic numbness, pain in the waist and legs, and injuries from falls; used externally to treat various stubborn tinea.

【Usage and Dosage】 3 to 5 cents. For external use, apply in appropriate amount.

[Remarks] (1) There are many species with the same name but different names in different regions. The most common species are as follows: Kalopanax septemlobus Koidz. of the Araliaceae family, which is found in Northeast China; Bombax malabarica L. of the Bombacaceae family, which is found in Guangdong; Zanthoxylum ailanthoides Sieb. et Zucc. of the Rutaceae family, which is found in Fujian, Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

[Source] Kaibao Materia Medica

Through the above introduction, everyone has a good understanding of the traditional Chinese medicine Pittosporum tobira bark. It has a very good effect in treating diseases. However, it should be noted that when using Pittosporum tobira bark, some methods and techniques should be mastered for healthy and scientific consumption.