The efficacy and function of Taxus cuspidata

For Chinese medicinal materials such as Taxus cuspidata, we should first understand its medicinal value and precautions before consuming it. The following is an introduction to the Northeast Yew. I hope you can read it carefully, which will be of great help for your consumption.

【Other names】 Yew, red cedar, rice tree

[Source] Taxus cuspidata Sieb. et Zucc., Taxaceae , the leaves of which are used as medicine.

【Habitat distribution】 Heilongjiang, Jilin and Liaoning.

[Chemical composition] The leaves contain taxine (C ₃₅ H ₄₂ O ₉ ), taxinine (C ₃₀ H ₃₁ O ₈ ), taxin A (C ₂₆ H ₃₆ O ₈ ), saciadopitysin (C ₃₃ H ₂₄ O ₁₀ ·H ₂ O) - volatile oil, sugar, etc.

【Functions and indications】 Dysmenorrhea, diuresis. It is mainly used to treat edema caused by nephritis, difficulty urinating and diabetes.

【Usage and Dosage】 1 to 2 coins. For recipe.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

Above we introduced what the Northeast Yew is. We know that the Northeast Yew is actually a Chinese medicinal material that can bring us health benefits and has almost no major side effects, so you might as well try it in your spare time.