Effects and functions of Taiwan Ficus

Many people are not very clear about the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Taiwan banyan. Let’s take a look below.

[Alias] Long-leaf milk tree, buffalo milk, dog milk wood, sheep dung wood, long-leaf milk tree, sheep milk, sheep milk, milk fruit, Datong wood, star wood, water betel nut, fairy peach

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole plant of Ficus Taiwanii of the Moraceae family.

【Original form】 Shrub, 2-3m high. The twigs, leaf veins and petioles are sparsely pubescent when young; the branches are slender, with traces of stipules remaining. Leaves are alternate; petiole 4-6mm long; stipules long triangular, about 8mm long, early falling; leaf blade membranous, obovate-lanceolate, 4-11cm long, 1-3.5m wide, apex usually acuminate, tip sometimes up to 1m long, gradually narrow below the middle, sometimes asymmetrical, base cuneate, entire or upper part shallowly wavy or with irregular missing teeth; lateral veins and sparse reticulate veins slightly obvious on the back. The fig inflorescence (ficus) is solitary in the leaf axil, pear-shaped or nearly spherical, purple-red when mature, 6-8mm in diameter, with small tubercles on the outside, an umbilical protrusion on the apex, and the base gradually narrows into a short stalk, 2-3mm long; male flowers and gall flowers grow in the same inflorescence receptacle, and female flowers grow in another inflorescence receptacle; male flowers have 3-4 tepals and 2 stamens; gall flowers have 4-5 tepals, which are boat-shaped, with short and lateral styles; female flowers are similar to gall flowers, with 4 tepals, but longer styles and funnel-shaped stigmas. Achene. Flowering period is from April to July.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown in sparse mountain forests from low to high altitudes or in wilderness, roadsides, and streams.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet; slightly astringent; neutral

【Functions and indications】Promote blood circulation and replenish blood; promote lactation; relieve cough; dispel wind and dampness; clear away heat and detoxify. Mainly used for irregular menstruation; weakness after childbirth or illness; milk retention; cough; rheumatic pain; traumatic injury; back carbuncle; breast carbuncle; snake bite; damp-heat jaundice; acute nephritis; urinary tract infection

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 10-30g. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

【Note】 "Avoid eating sour and spicy foods" in Guangxi National Medicine Compendium.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Above we introduced what Taiwan banyan is, its effects and functions. We know that Taiwan banyan can not only improve immunity, but also plays an indispensable role in treating certain diseases.