The efficacy and function of fir

I wonder if you have ever heard of cedar. Fir wood is very beneficial for regulating our body and can also play a good role in treating some diseases. Today let us look at the relevant knowledge about fir wood.

【Other names】 fir, fir tree, true fir, thorny fir, centipede, thousand knives

[Source] It is a plant of the genus Cunninghamia in the family Taxaceae. Cunninghamia lanceolata (Lamb.) Hook., with its roots, bark, cones, wood, leaves and nodes used as medicine. It can be harvested in all seasons and used fresh or dried for later use.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy, slightly warm.

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and relieve pain, disperse blood stasis and stop bleeding. Used for chronic bronchitis, stomachache, rheumatic joint pain; used externally to treat bruises, burns, traumatic bleeding, and allergic dermatitis.

[Usage and Dosage] Roots and barks are both 0.5-1 liang, and cones are 1-3 liang. For external use, grind the barks into powder and apply externally, or boil the barks and leaves in water for washing. For burns and scalds, grind fir charcoal into powder and mix with oil to apply to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 "Tang Materia Medica"

The above is a detailed analysis of fir. Now that you have learned about the various functions of fir, you must remember these functions so that when you encounter these problems, you can use the magical functions of fir to restore their health and happiness.