The efficacy and function of the lamp tree

Modern medical research believes that the lamp tree contains many nutrients that are beneficial to the human body. As a traditional Chinese medicinal material, its efficacy and functions have been widely recognized. Let's take a look at its specific situation.

[Other names] Hexagonal tree, ash tree, chicken gizzard skin, black tooth tree, umbrella handle tree, cat head

[Source] Medicinal material source: the bark or root bark and leaves of the Cornus officinalis plant.

[Original form] Deciduous tree, 6-15m high. The bark is dark gray; the branches are purple-red and hairless. Leaves are alternate; petiole 2-6.5cm long; leaf blade broadly ovate or broadly elliptic, 6-13cm long, 3.5-9cm wide, apex acuminate, base rounded, dark green above, gray-green below, sparsely appressed pubescent; lateral veins 6-7 pairs. The corymbose cyme is terminal, slightly covered with appressed short soft hairs; the flowers are small and white; the calyx teeth are triangular; the petals are 4, long lanceolate; the stamens are 4, extending, 4-5mm long, and glabrous; the ovary is inferior, obovate, densely covered with gray appressed short soft hairs. The drupe is spherical, purple-red to blue-black, and 6-7mm in diameter. The flowering period is May-June, and the fruiting period is July-August.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in evergreen broad-leaved forests or mixed coniferous and broad-leaved forests at an altitude of 250-2600m.

【Cultivation】 Biological characteristics: It prefers a mild, cool and humid climate. Afraid of high temperature, resistant to severe cold. It is best to cultivate it in loam with deep soil layer, rich humus and good drainage.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly bitter; cool in nature

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and soothes the liver; reduces swelling and relieves pain. Mainly used for headache, dizziness, sore throat, joint pain, swelling and pain from falls

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 6-15g; or grind into powder; or soak in wine. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is an introduction to the effects and functions of the Lamp Tree. If you want to eat the Lamp Tree, it is best to consult a Chinese medicine practitioner. I hope this helps you all.