The efficacy and function of purple bullet tree root bark

The root bark of the purple bullet tree is a very common Chinese medicine. Although it is very common, it has many magical effects. Let’s take a look at it below.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The root bark of the purple bullet tree of the Ulmaceae family.

[Original form] Deciduous tree, up to 14m tall. The annual branches are densely covered with reddish-brown soft hairs, while the biennial branches are glabrous. Leaves are alternate; petioles are 3-7mm long and without stipules; leaf blades are ovate or ovate-oblong, 3.5-8cm long and 2-3.5cm wide, with acuminate apex, broad cuneate base, unequal sides, serrated margins in the middle and upper parts, rarely entire, 3 basal veins, 2-4 pairs of lateral veins, rougher on the upper side, with more hairs on the veins on the lower side, denser hairs in the vein axils, and old leaves are glabrous. The male flowers have 4 tepals, which are hairy; the stamens are 4; the female or bisexual flowers have 4 tepals; the ovary is ovate, smooth, and the styles are 2, which are recurved outwards. The drupes are usually 2 in axillary, nearly spherical, 4-6mm in diameter, orange-yellow, 9-18mm long, with reticulate stones and hairy stalks. The flowering period is April-May, and the fruiting period is September-October.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown on hillsides, ravine edges and mixed woods.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet; Cold

【Functions and indications】Detoxification and swelling reduction; expectoration and cough relief. Mainly used for breast abscess, swelling and pain; cough and asthma with excessive sputum

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

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the detailed introduction above, we have a good understanding of the efficacy and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine purple bullet tree root bark. I hope this can be helpful to everyone.