The efficacy and function of sheep dung fruit bark

The bark of the sheep dung fruit tree is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. There are precedents of using the bark of the sheep dung fruit tree to treat diseases in ancient times, so we can eat it with confidence. Next, I will mainly introduce to you the benefits of the bark of the mulberry tree.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The bark of the Myrtaceae plant Wu Mo.

[Original form] Black black tree, 15m high. The young branches are round and turn grayish white when dry. Leaves are opposite; petiole is 1-2cm long; leaf blade is leathery, broadly elliptic to narrowly elliptic, 6-12cm long, 3.5-7cm wide, with rounded or obtuse tip and a short tip, base is broadly cuneate, entire, brown-green or dark brown after drying, slightly shiny on the upper side, slightly lighter in color on the lower side, with many small glandular dots on both sides; pinnate veins are dense. The panicles are axillary or on the branches, up to 11 cm long, occasionally terminal; with short pedicels, white flowers, 3-5 flowers in clusters; the calyx tube is obconical, 4 mm long, with inconspicuous calyx teeth; there are 4 petals, ovate and slightly round, about 2.5 mm long; there are many stamens, 3-4 mm long, with anthers T-shaped and longitudinally fissured; the ovary is inferior, and the style is equal to the stamens. The berry is oval or pot-shaped, 1-2 cm long, with a persistent calyx tube 1-1.5 mm long on the top and 1 seed. Flowering period is February to March.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows in flat secondary forests and wastelands.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; astringent; cool

【Entry into Meridians】 Enters spleen and large intestine meridians

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies. Mainly used for heat toxicity diarrhea; dysentery

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 15-30g. For external use: take appropriate amount and decoct in water for washing.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is some introduction to the effects and functions of the Chinese medicine sheep dung fruit bark. The sheep dung fruit bark is very helpful for human diseases, but it is worth noting that we should use symptomatic medication according to our personal physical condition and avoid indiscriminate consumption.