The efficacy and function of the root of jackal bark

Jackal camphor root is a relatively familiar traditional Chinese medicine. It has many benefits for our body. If we want to consume it correctly in our lives, we need to have some understanding of it. Let’s take a look at it below.

[Source] It is the root of the Lauraceae plant Machilus yangtzi . Available all year round.

[Original form] Yangtze yellow flesh nanmu, also known as: white firewood, fragrant leaves, peeling maple, flower shell firewood, mountain incense, mountain cinnamon.

[Habitat distribution] It grows in shrub forests in hilly areas and at the base of mountains. Distributed in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui, Hubei and other places.

[Functions and indications] "Quanzhou Materia Medica": "It treats stomach pain caused by cold, bloody diarrhea, joint gout, and chest tightness caused by excessive labor."

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 0.5-2 liang; or soaked in wine.

[Additional prescription] ① Treat stomach pain caused by cold: boil 50 cents of jackal bark and camphor root with half water and half wine. (Quanzhou Materia Medica)

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The above article introduces the effects of Cinnamomum camphora root. I hope it will be helpful to you in your life. But it is important to note that you should not randomly combine it with other foods. You should consult a professional before making a decision.