The efficacy and function of the bark of the Dida fruit tree

Recently, major TV channels have launched various health programs, and food programs have also introduced special health-preserving dietary therapy methods. All aspects show that the concept of health preservation is gradually deepening in people's understanding. Next, we will introduce a health-preserving medicinal material - the bark of the diospyros tree.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The stem bark of the small tree Myrsinaceae.

[Original form] Shrub or small tree, 2-5m high. Leaves are alternate; petiole is 5-10mm long; leaf blade is hard and papery, oblanceolate, gradually pointed at apex, cuneate at base, 9-19cm long, 2-5cm wide, entire; midrib is obvious on the back, lateral veins are 14-20 pairs. Inflorescence subumbel or raceme, with 6-12 flowers, axillary, pedicel 1.3-2cm long; sepals broadly ovate, about 2mm long, obtuse or rounded at the apex, nearly auricular at the base, folded against each other, with ciliate and glandular dots; petals broadly ovate, white, with purple-red glandular dots, slightly fused at the base, 5-7mm long, with glandular dots; stamens slightly shorter than petals, filaments short, less than 1/2 the length of anthers; anthers lanceolate, with acute to acuminate tips, and glandular dots on the back; pistil equal in length to petals. The fruit is oblate, about 7mm in diameter, purple-red or black. With dense glandular dots, persistent sepals reflexed. The flowering period is from February to April, and the fruiting period is from September to November.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in hillside thickets or under sparse forests at an altitude of 350-1400m.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy; neutral

【Functions and indications】Relieves exterior symptoms and reduces fever; clears lung qi and relieves asthma; activates blood circulation and dissipates blood stasis. Mainly used for cold and fever; asthma and sputum; irregular menstruation; postpartum lochia

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 9-15g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Everyone should know the effects and functions of the bark of the dida fruit tree. The bark of the dida fruit tree has high medicinal value and is a very common Chinese medicinal material. It is very good for our body.