What are the medicinal values ​​of willow twigs?

Willow trees are now a very common tree species in both the north and the south. When talking about the uses of willow trees, many people will think of greening and weaving with willow branches. In fact, the medicinal value of willow branches is also very high. my country has a history of using willow branches as medicine since ancient times. So what are the medicinal values ​​of willow branches? Let's take a look at the relevant introduction.

There are records of using willow branches to brush teeth in ancient times. For example, the Tang Dynasty's "Wai Tai Mi Yao" said: "Every morning, bite the soft branches of willow trees, dip them in medicine and brush your teeth. They will be fragrant and smooth." Li Shizhen of the Ming Dynasty also said: "It is very useful to peel the tender branches into toothpicks." Willow branches can be regarded as the prototype of toothbrushes and a good helper for dentists. Take 60g of fresh willow branches, 30g each of malt and imperata root, and decoct them together. It can relieve symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency and pain caused by urinary tract infection. Willow twigs and malt alone can treat joint pain. Cut willow branches into fine powder and boil them in water to treat male testicular swelling and pain.

In modern times, some people have used willow branches to make syrup for oral administration to treat coronary heart disease. It can alleviate or eliminate symptoms such as angina pectoris, palpitations, chest tightness, shortness of breath, headache, limb numbness, etc. to varying degrees, and it also has a certain short-term effect on cough and asthma caused by chronic bronchitis. Use 60g of willow branches with leaves, add 500ml of water, boil until 300ml, take it in 2 doses, can treat acute icteric hepatitis.

Now everyone should have some understanding of the medicinal value of willow branches. In fact, in addition to willow branches, willow leaves, willow roots, willow bark, and willow chips can all be used as medicine. For example, willow leaves have a very good effect on upper respiratory tract infections, pneumonia, pharyngitis and other diseases. Mash willow leaves and apply them externally to treat heel pain.