The efficacy and function of Dongfeng orange

Dongfeng orange is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. There are precedents of using Dongfeng orange to treat diseases in ancient times, so we can eat it with confidence. Next, I will mainly introduce to you the effects of Dongfeng orange.

[Other names] Needle thorn, cow dung orange, dog orange thorn

[Source] It is a plant of the genus Atalantia in the Rutaceae family, Atalantia buxifolia (Poir.) Oliv., and its roots and leaves are used as medicine. Available all year round. Wash the roots and dry them in the sun; dry the leaves in the shade for later use or use fresh.

【Nature and flavor】Pungent, bitter, slightly warm.

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and relieve exterior symptoms, resolve phlegm and relieve cough, regulate qi and relieve pain. Used for colds, headaches, coughs, bronchitis, malaria, stomachaches, rheumatoid arthritis, and back and leg pain.

[Usage and Dosage] 0.5-1 liang of roots, 3-5 qian of leaves.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

The above is an introduction to the Chinese medicinal herb Dongfeng orange. For medicinal herbs that we don't understand, we should learn more about them so that we can make full use of them in our lives and not be at a loss.