What are the effects and functions of hibiscus peel

Hibiscus bark is actually the bark of the hibiscus tree, but it has certain medicinal value. The main medicinal value is the bark of the hibiscus tree. Generally, the bark is peeled off and dried before use as medicine. It can play a good role in clearing away heat and dampness, killing insects and relieving itching. It is also used to treat scrotal eczema, psoriasis, athlete's foot and other problems. Therefore, when we correctly recognize and understand its effects, it will help to better exert its health value.

Hibiscus bark, Sichuan hibiscus bark, white hibiscus bark, reed bark, hibiscus bark, and bowl-shaped flower bark. It is the stem bark or root bark of Hibiscus syriacus L., a plant of the genus Hibiscus in the Malvaceae family. In spring and summer, cut the stems and branches, peel and dry them in the sun; in autumn, dig up the roots, peel and dry them in the sun.

Medicinal properties: The dried stem bark or root bark is semi-cylindrical or cylindrical, 15 to 30 cm long, with inconsistent width and thickness, usually 0.7 to 1 cm wide and about 2 mm thick. The outer surface is rough, earthy gray, with longitudinal wrinkles and small transverse protrusions (lenticels); the inner surface is light yellow-green with obvious silky fibers. Not easy to break, light and foamy. Weak smell, bland taste. The best ones are those that are long, wide, thick and have few broken pieces.

Preparation: Wash and soak slightly, moisten thoroughly, cut into sections and dry in the sun.

Nature and flavor: sweet, bitter, slightly cold.

Functions and indications: clearing away heat and dampness, killing insects and relieving itching. Used for dysentery and leucorrhea; used externally to treat scrotal eczema, tinea corporis, and tinea pedis.

① "Supplement to Materia Medica": "It can stop intestinal wind and bloody diarrhea, fever and thirst after dysentery. Take it once in a while and it will make you sleepy. It can also be fried and used."

② "Compendium of Materia Medica": "It can treat leucorrhea, swelling, pain, scabies, clear eyes, moisturize and activate blood circulation."

③ "Medical Collection": "It nourishes the lungs, eliminates dampness, removes heat, calms the mind, and clears the joints. It treats lung abscess, intestinal abscess, epistaxis, thirst, restlessness and insomnia."

④ "New Reference to Medicinal Pieces": "Treats jaundice."

⑤ "Shaanxi Chinese Medicine Records": "The decoction can be used to wash and treat hemorrhoids."

The above detailed analysis introduces the efficacy and functions of hibiscus peel. After the analysis and introduction of these contents. I hope that everyone can use it reasonably in life to help themselves solve some adverse disease symptoms. It can treat leucorrhea, swelling and pain, scabies, and clear eyes. It also helps to calm the mind, relieve insomnia and dreaminess, and reduce the occurrence of side effects.