The efficacy and function of the sea iron tree

The sea iron tree is a medicinal material frequently used in traditional Chinese medicine and is often used to treat various diseases. So today I would like to share with you some information about the sea iron tree.

【Alias】 Cycas revoluta

[Source] Medicinal material source: It is a group branch of the black coral of the family Black Coralidae.

[Original form] Bifurcated black coral, the group is like a dwarf shrub, with black hard branches, irregular branches or dichotomous branches, relatively dense. The smallest branches are irregularly distributed or arranged in a spiral arrangement of branches. The thorns at the top of the small branches are triangular, with sharp and smooth apex; the thorns in the middle of the small branches are compressed triangles, with blunt and bifurcated apex; the thorns at the base are conical, with blunt and bifurcated apex and nipple-like protrusions. When alive, the polyp is lemon yellow.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: inhabits hard substrates at a depth of 10-20m or deeper on corals and rocks

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet; neutral

【Functions and indications】 Clearing away heat; astringing; softening hard masses. Staple food mucosal damage; bloody diarrhea; night sweats and scrofula; bone choking

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 15-30g. For external use: take appropriate amount, grind into powder and apply on the affected area.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is the relevant knowledge about the sea iron tree introduced to you. Through the above article, you can clearly understand that the sea iron tree has many benefits and functions for the human body, so you can use the sea iron tree to treat some diseases.