The efficacy and function of Yunnan Tibetan cypress

Yunnan-Tibetan cypress is a very good medicinal material. It is often used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat patients. It has extremely high medicinal value. Let us learn about several aspects of Yunnan-Tibetan cypress.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The cones of the Cupressaceae plant, Cupressaceae.

[Original form] Yunnan-Tibetan cypress, a shrub, 1-2m high, often in a creeping state, rarely a tree. The branches are gray-brown and cracked into irregular thin sheets; the terminal branches with scale leaves are thicker and quadrangular, with pointed or printed tips of scale leaves and glands in the lower or middle part of the back; young trees have spiny leaves, 4-7mm long, light green-gray above, with a raised midrib in the lower and middle parts, and blunt ridges below. The cones are nearly spherical or oval, 6-9mm long, 5-7mm in diameter, and dark brown when ripe. Seed 1 (rarely 2), ovate or slightly conical, obtuse at apex, rounded at base, with inconspicuous longitudinal ridges and shallow grooves on sides.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown in high mountainous areas at an altitude of 3000-4300m.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; astringent; warm

【Functions and indications】Dispel wind and dampness; calm the mind. Mainly used for rheumatism, arthralgia and insomnia

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 9-15g; or boil into a paste.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

In fact, you will only know its benefits after practicing it. Just like the traditional Chinese medicine Yunnan Tibetan cypress introduced above, it turns out that Yunnan Tibetan cypress can also treat some other diseases. Therefore, eating it in moderation has many benefits.