The efficacy and function of mountain willow

There are so many medicinal herbs in the world, and it is inevitable that there are some that we are not familiar with. But as long as we have the spirit of learning throughout our lives, I believe we can slowly learn more medical herbs. So do you know about the medicinal herb Populus mountainus?

[Other Name] Black Willow

[Source] It is the bark of the mountain willow of the Salicaceae family. It can be harvested throughout the year, sliced ​​and sun-dried.

[Original form] Small tree, more than 3 meters high. The branches are round and covered with white hairs, especially densely on young branches and petioles. Simple leaves are alternate; rectangular-elliptic, 21-27 mm long, 9-14 mm wide, obtuse or slightly pointed at the apex, broadly cuneate at the base, entire, and covered with white hairs on both sides; petiole is short. Flowers are unisexual and dioecious; arranged in catkins; each flower is borne in the axil of a bract; flowers are white and fuzzy; there is no perianth; there are 1 to 2 or more stamens. The capsule is ovate, about 3 mm long, and splits into two when ripe, with the lobes recurved. There are 3 to 5 seeds, which are brown-black and densely covered with long white wool.

[Habitat distribution] It grows in thickets on hillsides, especially on sunny slopes.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, cool.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies. Treat serious sores and severe poisoning.

[Usage and Dosage] Decoction in water for external washing.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Commonly Used Herbs in Kunming Folk Culture"

Through the introduction of the above content, we can understand that Populus mountainus plays a very important role in treating some diseases. The consumption of the Chinese medicinal willow should also be determined according to one's physical condition. Remember not to use the medicine blindly.