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Sea Tong Skin: A Natural Remedy for Rheumatism and Skin Conditions
Sea Tong Skin: A Natural Remedy for Rheumatism and Skin Conditions

Sea Tong Skin, also known as Ding Tong Skin, Gu Tong Skin, and Ci Tong Skin, is mentioned in "Southern Plants and Trees". It is the bark of Erythrina variegata L. and Erythrina arborescens Roxb., both

April 15, 2024
Magnolia biondii: A Medicinal Tree with Versatile Uses
Magnolia biondii: A Medicinal Tree with Versatile Uses

The sub-species of Magnolia officinalis, Magnolia biondii, can be used in medicine, including the bark, root bark, flowers, seeds, and buds. The bark is the most commonly used part and has sim

February 22, 2024
Harvesting Methods and Seasons for Houpo Tree: A Guide to Quality and Sustainability
Harvesting Methods and Seasons for Houpo Tree: A Guide to Quality and Sustainability

Houpo is a common and precious Chinese herbal medicine, and the main part used in medicine is the bark. The older the houpo tree, the thicker the bark, the more oily it is, and the higher the yie

February 19, 2024
Differences in Medicinal Values: Purple Oilwood Bark vs. Leaves
Differences in Medicinal Values: Purple Oilwood Bark vs. Leaves

  The leaves and bark of the purple oilwood belong to the same family of plants, the Anacardiaceae family. Although they are similar in many ways, their medicinal values are quite different. Let's t

February 15, 2024
The Hemostatic Power of Purple Oilwood Bark: A Closer Look at Santalum Album
The Hemostatic Power of Purple Oilwood Bark: A Closer Look at Santalum Album

  The bark of the purple oilwood is the bark of the plant Santalum album, which belongs to the family Anacardiaceae. It is a very important hemostatic Chinese medicine. After drying and grinding, it

February 9, 2024
The Medicinal Benefits of Qingxiang Tree Bark and Leaves
The Medicinal Benefits of Qingxiang Tree Bark and Leaves

The leaves and bark of the Qingxiang tree can be used as herbal medicine. They have the effects of anti-inflammatory, detoxification, astringent, and stopping diarrhea. Whether used in decoction or as

February 6, 2024
Apricot Bark: A Natural Remedy for Bitter Apricot Poisoning
Apricot Bark: A Natural Remedy for Bitter Apricot Poisoning

Apricot bark is the bark of the rose family plants, apricot or mountain apricot. Wild apricot bark contains proanthocyanidins-type tannins with protease inhibitory and antiviral activity, w

February 4, 2024
Tu Jingpi: The Bark with Healing Powers
Tu Jingpi: The Bark with Healing Powers

Tu Jingpi, also known as Tu Jinpi, Jing tree bark, or Pseudolarix kaempferi bark, is the root bark or near-root bark of the plant Pseudolarix kaempferi Gord. It is harvested in the summer and dried.P

December 12, 2023
The Art of Processing Duzhong: Unveiling the Secrets of Eucommia ulmoides Oliv.
The Art of Processing Duzhong: Unveiling the Secrets of Eucommia ulmoides Oliv.

Duzhong, also known as Sixian, Chesipi, and Silianpi, is mentioned in the "Shennong's Materia Medica". It is the dried bark of the Eucommia ulmoides Oliv., a plant in the Eucommiaceae family. The bark

December 6, 2023
Prickly Ash Bark: Nature's Pain Reliever and Skin Soother
Prickly Ash Bark: Nature's Pain Reliever and Skin Soother

The bark of the prickly ash tree, also known as the Kalopanax septemlobus (Thunb.) Koidz., is commonly referred to as Dingtong bark, Dingpi, or Chuantong bark. It is mentioned in the book "Jiu Huang B

December 5, 2023