Willow branches, also known as Yang Liu Tiao or Liu Tiao, are the branches of the plant Salix babylonica L. from the willow family. They are picked in the spring, either used fresh or dried.
【Processing method】Take the raw material, remove impurities, slightly soak, wash, moisten, cut into thick slices, and dry.
【Appearance of the prepared slices】The slices are round and thick, with a light white surface and a small central pith. The periphery is greenish-brown or brownish-brown, with grayish spots and fine lines. The texture is firm. It has a slight aroma, with a mild and slightly astringent taste.
【Processing function】Willow branches have a bitter and cold taste. They enter the stomach and liver meridians. They have the functions of dispelling wind, promoting diuresis, detoxification, and reducing swelling. This product is mostly used in the treatment of rheumatism, cloudy urine, jaundice, skin itching, boils, erysipelas, tooth decay, and gum swelling. Processing makes the medicinal material clean, facilitating adjustment and dissolution of components.
