The efficacy and function of cypress leaves

The Chinese medicinal material cypress leaf is a very good Chinese medicinal material. It has a very good effect in regulating the body and is also widely used in medicine. Let’s take a look together.

[Source] The leaves of the Juniperus chinensis of the Cupressaceae family.

[Original form] Juniperus chinensis (Erya Yi), also known as: Trichosanthes (Yu Gong), Juniper (The Book of Songs), Juniperus chinensis (Bencao Huiyan), Red Heart Cypress, Pearl Cypress.

【Habitat distribution】 Distributed in most parts of the country.

[Chemical composition] The leaves contain aconitum flavonoids, cypress flavonoids, apigenin, and cypress flavonoids methyl ether. The roots and branches contain volatile oils and resins. The fruit contains imipenem-like substances. The seeds contain fatty oil and sterols.

[Pharmacological action] Take the powder of crushed cypress trunk, add water and distill for 24 hours to obtain a distillate with a strong aroma. In the test tube, a concentration of 3% can inhibit Trichophyton schrenckii and Trichophyton ferrugoid; 5% can inhibit Epidermophyton rubrum and Trichophyton mongoliae; 10% has an effect on Microsporum gypseum, but has no inhibitory effect on Candida albicans and Sporothrix schenckii.

[Properties and flavors] "Fujian Folk Herbs": "pungent, warm, and toxic."

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and cold, promote blood circulation and detoxify. Treat colds, rheumatic joint pain, urticaria, and the initial stage of swelling and pus.

[Usage and Dosage] For internal use: decoct in water, 5 to 7 qian for fresh ones. For external use: mash and apply, decoct in water for fumigation or burn for fumigation.

[Additional prescription] ① Treating colds caused by wind and cold: 5 to 7 grams of fresh cypress twigs or leaves, decocted in water and taken orally. (Fujian Chinese Herbal Medicine)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Fujian Folk Herbs"

After reading the above detailed introduction to the effects and functions of cypress leaves, I believe many friends have already known the benefits of cypress leaves. It can be seen that cypress leaves are very beneficial to our human body. If you need it, you might as well give it a try.