What are the medicinal values ​​of Acer palmatum

Many people are unfamiliar with the Japanese maple palm. It is a plant that can be used as an ornamental plant in the garden. Like maple leaves, it is suitable for bonsai and can also be used as a medicinal material. It can help the human body reduce swelling and detoxify. It can be used for abdominal pain and the redness, swelling, heat and pain caused by inflammation. It can be used to make decoctions for internal use, or for external use, for scrubbing. It has a very good therapeutic effect. However, it should be noted that when using the Japanese maple palm, you should consult a doctor first and choose the appropriate method of consumption according to your own situation to ensure your health.

Medicinal value:

【Medicinal name】Acer palmatum

[Alias] Small-leaf five-cornered maple, Adouxian, and willow-leaf maple.

[Source of medicinal materials] It is the branches and leaves of Acer truncatum, a plant of the Aceraceae family. Harvest branches and leaves in summer, dry them, and cut them into sections.

[Nature and flavor] Spicy, slightly bitter, neutral.

[Effects and indications] Promotes qi circulation and relieves pain; detoxifies and eliminates carbuncle. Abdominal pain due to qi stagnation; carbuncle and swelling on the back.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 5-10g. For external use: take appropriate amount and wash with decoction.

Garden use

The leaves of the Japanese maple tree are beautiful in shape. They turn bright red in autumn, as bright as flowers and as brilliant as clouds. It is an excellent ornamental tree species. No matter where it is planted, it is always fascinating. It is very suitable to be planted on lawns, mounds, stream sides, pool sides, road corners, walls, pavilions, corridors, and as an embellishment between rocks. It is especially beautiful against the background of evergreen trees or white walls. It is also very elegant to make it into bonsai or potted plants for indoor beautification.

When decocting Acer palmatum, you must control the amount of water, neither too much nor too little. In addition, the amount of water used for the two decoctions is also different. It is recommended to neutralize the two decoctions of the Chinese medicine and take them together. At the same time, the decocting time should be properly controlled. Also, attention should be paid to the incompatibility taboos. Do not put together medicines that cancel each other's efficacy. At the same time, do not add water frequently during decocting, which will lead to the decomposition of the medicinal effects and loss of efficacy.