Effects and functions of Elaeagnus angustifolia

Do you know about Elaeagnus angustifolia? It is a common medicinal material and is generally used as raw material in many places. It can also treat many physical diseases. Let’s take a look at the relevant knowledge about Elaeagnus angustifolia.

[Other names] Silver willow, osmanthus willow, Yageda, red bean, Zegedemaodao [Mongolian name], Jigedai [Uyghur name]

[Source] It is a plant of the genus Elaeagnus in the family Elaeagnus, and its fruit and bark are used as medicine. The bark can be peeled in all seasons. Scrape off the outer old bark, peel off the inner bark, dry it and set aside. The fruits are picked and dried when they are ripe in late autumn and early winter.

[Nature and flavor] Bark: sour, slightly bitter, cool. Fruit: sour, slightly sweet, cool.

【Functions and indications】 Bark: clears heat and cools blood, astringes and relieves pain. Used for chronic tracheitis, stomachache, enteritis, leucorrhea; used externally to treat burns and scalds and to stop bleeding.

[Usage and Dosage] Bark: 1-3 qian; Fruit 0.5-1 liang; For external use, apply appropriate amount, decoct the bark into a concentrated liquid and apply it to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 Handbook of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Xinjiang

Therefore, through the detailed introduction of the traditional Chinese medicine Elaeagnus angustifolia in the above article, it is not difficult to find that Elaeagnus angustifolia has many effects and functions, and its effect in health care is still very good.