Medicinal value of yew

In daily life, many people are very unfamiliar with yew. Therefore, I believe that many people do not know much about yew. This plant is listed as a national first-class protected plant and is one of the world's rare and endangered plants. Its tree age can be as high as 5,000 years. In addition, yew is also a good gift. Yew also has high medicinal value.

The yew tree is full of treasures, so it is also known as the "giant panda of plants", "health number", "golden tree" and so on. What medicinal value and characteristics does this special endangered plant have? Let’s learn about it together below.

1. Paclitaxel extracted from the bark and leaves of yew trees has outstanding therapeutic effects on a variety of advanced cancers and is known as the "last line of defense in cancer treatment." High-purity paclitaxel is expensive, costing around 2 million RMB per kilogram. However, yew grows slowly and has poor natural regeneration ability. Only 1 kg of 1% pure paclitaxel can be extracted from 10 acres of artificial planting.

2 Because paclitaxel, an extract of yew (TAXOL PACLI TAXEL), has a unique anti-cancer mechanism, Dr. BRODER, director of the National Cancer Institute of the United States, said that paclitaxel is a new anti-cancer drug that has been considered to have better efficacy and fewer side effects against various cancers after doxorubicin and cisplatin in the past 15 years. Since the 1980s, the United States, Britain, Russia, South Korea, and China have all carried out in-depth research. The United States was the first to apply research results to clinical medicine and has achieved remarkable clinical results in the treatment of various cancers. Since then, mankind has made new breakthroughs in the field of cancer prevention. Therefore, up to now and for a long time to come, one of the most powerful weapons for humans to fight against cancer is paclitaxel.

3. Diuretic and detumescent, treatment of kidney disease, diabetes, edema caused by nephritis, dysuria, gonorrhea, etc. It has effective effects on warming the kidney and promoting menstruation, treating irregular menstruation, postpartum blood stasis, and dysmenorrhea.

4 Yew is an evergreen plant and is the raw material plant for the successfully developed new anti-cancer drug paclitaxel. The Northeast Yew, also known as the Taxus cuspidata, is scattered in the mixed forests of the Changbai Mountains. The yew is a wild plant under national key protection. It is a rare and endangered plant left over from the Quaternary glaciers. It has a narrow distribution range and its existing number is decreasing year by year. It is imperative to vigorously carry out artificial cultivation. The roots, stems, leaves and bark of yew contain paclitaxel which can be purified and the price per kilogram on the international market is nearly one million yuan.

5 Paclitaxel extracted from yew has the effect of preventing and treating cancer, and has no obvious adverse reactions. It is an internationally recognized plant-purified anti-cancer drug, and its clinical application has good effects on many cancers. Clinical studies in the United States have shown that it has outstanding therapeutic effects on ovarian and breast cancer. In addition, it also has certain effects on hypertension, diabetes, and coronary heart disease.

6 Artificial cutting propagation of yew. With the decreasing resources of yew and the increasing demand, it is urgent to rationally utilize and develop yew. Based on the principle of "ensuring medicinal use and prohibiting timber use", we can make more effective use of branches and leaves.

Yew has eight characteristics:

01. It is a national treasure, a rare and endangered species, and a veritable "plant giant panda".

02. Produce oxygen day and night, purify the air, and create a natural oxygen bar.

03. Fight against cancer and prevent cancer, effectively stop the proliferation of cancer cells. It is called the "healthy number" and the "golden tree".

04. Relieve pain and prevent sudden cardiovascular and cerebrovascular accidents.

05. It can eliminate the harm of harmful gases to human body.

06. Absorb radiation, sound, and radiant heat.

07. It symbolizes good luck and is known as the “longevity tree” and the “auspicious tree”.

08. Easy to maintain, likes shade and humidity, avoids sunlight and requires less watering.

The above is a brief introduction to the "plant panda" of yew. I believe that through the above simple introduction, everyone has a preliminary understanding and knowledge of the medicinal value of yew. In addition, yew is also a good gift because its tree age can be more than 5,000 years. It is a great gift for lovers, relatives, friends, and the elderly.