The efficacy and function of Yagong tree

Friends who don’t know the Yagong tree will not understand its effects and functions. The Yagong tree is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. Many people only know it in terms of its shape, so it is difficult to understand what benefits the Yagong tree can really bring to people’s health. We need to have a deep understanding of this medicinal material.

[Source] Medicinal material source: the seeds of the Lauraceae plant Duckweed.

[Original form] The elm tree is a tree, 8-18m high. The twigs are green-yellow and glabrous except for the inflorescence; the terminal buds are oval. Leaves are alternate or clustered at the top of branches in whorls; leaf blades are elliptical to oblong-elliptical or ovate-elliptical, 8-16cm long, 2.7-9cm wide, gradually pointed at the apex and acute at the base, leathery, dark green and shiny above, and pink-green below. Umbels are axillary or lateral, multiple and dense; flowers are unisexual, dioecious; flower segments are 4, ovate or oblong; the outside base and midrib are pubescent, the inside base is pubescent; male flowers have 6 fertile stamens, filaments are about 3mm long, pubescent at the base, the reduced ovary is ovate and glabrous, the style is sparsely pubescent; female flowers have reduced stamens with pubescent base, the ovary is ovate and glabrous, the style is sparsely pubescent, and the stigma is shield-shaped. The fruit is oval or nearly round, about 1 cm long and 8 mm in diameter; the fruit stalk is about 7 mm long and slightly thickened. The flowering period is September-October, and the fruiting period is December.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown in sparse woods in valleys or hills.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy; warm

【Functions and indications】Promotes the flow of qi and relieves pain; promotes diuresis and reduces swelling. Mainly used for stomach pain and edema

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 6-9g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the detailed introduction above, we have a good understanding of the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Yagongshuzi. I hope this can be helpful to everyone.