The efficacy and function of pillow materials

The medical value of pillow materials is beyond our imagination, and it is very effective in treating some diseases. Pillow materials contain many substances that are beneficial to the human body. Let’s take a look.

[Source] It is the wood of the Cinnamomum camphora, a plant of the Lauraceae family.

[Original morphology] The plant morphology is detailed in the entry for "Cinnamomum camphora root bark".

[Chemical composition] The stem and branches contain volatile oils, including 50% terpenes and 22.2% alcohols. The main terpenes are l-α-phellandrene; the main alcohols are linalool, pinoleyl alcohol, geraniol and nerolidol. The above-ground parts contain bioalkalis, alkali-free alkali and hexadecene. The whole plant contains 2',6'-dihydroxy-4'-methoxy-chalcone. The leaves contain palmitone. The seed kernel contains 58-69% fatty oil, including cis-decene-4-acid, cis-dodecene-4-acid and cis-tetradecene-4-acid.

[Pharmacological action] The aqueous solution of the stems and branches has an expectorant effect on rabbits, can promote the excretion of phenolsulfonphthalein through the trachea, and cause congestion of the bronchial mucosa.

[Properties and flavors] "Supplement to Compendium of Materia Medica": "It tastes spicy, slightly warm, and non-toxic."

【Function and indication】 "Supplement to Compendium of Materia Medica": "It is used to treat cough, phlegm and fluid accumulation, and the juice can be boiled and taken. It can also be used as a bath to treat athlete's foot and scabies in children."

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 3 to 5 qian.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

The above introduces some basic knowledge about pillow materials. I believe that many people will have a better understanding of pillow materials after reading it. There are many other medicinal herbs that we often come into contact with in our daily lives. If you have time, you might as well learn more about them.