What is the medicinal value of bayberry tree?

The bayberry tree, whose fruit is bayberry, is believed to have been eaten by everyone. This tree is not only ornamental, but also has certain medicinal value. It mainly likes acidic soil and is found in most parts of my country. Bayberry fruit is a famous fruit, mainly produced in the south of my country, and can also be used as a dye. Now let us learn about the medicinal value of the bayberry tree through the following text.

Medicinal value

[Source] Yunnan Chinese Herbal Medicine

【Pinyin】 Yánɡ Méi Shù

[Source] It is the bark of Myrica pubescens, a plant of the Myricaceae family, or the root bark of Myrica pubescens. It can be harvested throughout the year, sliced ​​and sun-dried.

[Habitat distribution] Growing in sunny forests on hillsides. Distributed in Zhejiang, Yunnan, Sichuan, Guizhou, Guangdong, Guangxi and other places. Relying on its acidic red soil that is very suitable for the growth of bayberry and its natural climate advantages of typical plum rain season, Xianning, Hubei has vigorously developed bayberry cultivation. Its output and quality are comparable to those of traditional production areas.

[Nature and flavor] "Yunnan Chinese Herbal Medicine": "astringent, neutral."

[Functions and indications] Anti-inflammatory, astringent, antidiarrheal, bleeding, analgesic, treatment of dysentery, enteritis, metrorrhagia, stomachache.

① "Yunnan Chinese Herbal Medicine": "The bark is anti-inflammatory and hemostatic, astringent and antidiarrheal. It can treat uterine bleeding, dysentery, stomach pain, and gastric ulcer."

② "Selected Chinese Herbal Medicines in Simao, Yunnan": "The root bark can reduce swelling, relieve blood stasis, relieve pain, kill insects and be astringent. It can treat dysentery, enteritis, lumbar muscle strain, bruises, eczema, baldness sores, and chronic sores." [Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 3 to 5 coins; or soaked in wine. For external use: grind into powder and sprinkle or boil into paste for application.

Edible value

Bayberry is a famous fruit in southern my country;

Use value

The bark is rich in tannin and can be used as a reddish-brown dye and as a medicinal astringent.

Ornamental value

In addition to being wild, this plant has a long history of cultivation. Through artificial cultivation, many horticultural varieties have been produced. We have conducted detailed research from the perspective of horticulture and identified 6 variants. We believe that it is more appropriate to regard these variants as different horticultural varieties.

Through the above introduction, we know the medicinal value of bayberry tree. It can also be used as an ornamental plant. At the same time, the bark of bayberry tree is of special economic value. It can be used as a dye and is widely used for dyeing cloth. At the same time, the bark can also be used in medicine and can be used as an astringent. It has many applications.