What are the effects and functions of Pittosporum tobira bark?

The medicinal value of Pittosporum tobira bark is quite numerous. It can be used to treat some joint pains caused by rheumatism, and can also solve problems such as low back pain, low back pain, and weakness. However, if you want to exert its medicinal effect, you should pay attention to its combination with other medicines.

①For the treatment of rheumatism, swelling and pain in the legs, and cramps in all joints: 50 grams of Pittosporum tobira bark, 100 grams each of antelope horn chips and coix seeds, 50 grams each of siler, angelica dahurica, cinnamon bark (peeled), red tuckahoe (peeled), and rehmannia root, and 50 grams of areca nut. The top is scattered. Take 15 grams each time, add one cup of water and five slices of ginger, boil together until seven parts are left, remove the residue, and drink while warm. (Pitongpi Powder from "The Essentials of Treatment for Beriberi")

②For treating unbearable pain in waist and knees: 100g of Pittosporum tobira bark, 50g each of Achyranthes bidentata, Chuanxiong, Notopterygium wilfordii, Rehmannia root bark, Acanthopanax acanthopanax bark, 25g of licorice, 100g of Coix seed, and 500g of Rehmannia root. Wash the eight ingredients, dry them, and file them finely. Cut the raw Rehmannia root with a reed knife, wrap them with 50 grams of cotton, and soak them in two dou of ash-free wine for 27 days in winter and 17 days in summer, until they are cooked. Drink one cup on an empty stomach, once in the morning, noon and evening every day, until you are intoxicated. No need to add or subtract when it fits. No drug food. (Continuation of the Faith)

③Treat leg cramps and inability to stretch: 50 grams each of Pittosporum tobira bark, Chinese angelica (remove the stem, wash and dry), peony bark (remove the core), cooked dried Rehmannia root, Achyranthes bidentata (remove the stem, soak in wine and dry), 25 grams each of Cornus officinalis and Psoralea corylifolia. Grind the above into fine powder. Take 5 grams each time, add 8 parts water and 2 inches of green onion, boil until 5 parts are left, remove the residue, and drink while warm. (Pitonylum bark powder from "Children's Health General Micro-discussion Prescription")

④Treat severe wind disease: Anemarrhena asphodeloides, Fritillaria thunbergii, Prunus mume, Pittosporum tobira bark, Cibotium barometz (dehaired). Divide the above ingredients into fine powder, and make pills with refined honey in the size of sycamore seeds. Take 30 pills each day on an empty stomach, at noon, and before going to bed. Also, when you first go to sleep (wake up) every night, take 30 pills beside your head and swallow them with the natural juice of sheep's hoof root. Avoid drinking alcohol, having sex, and anything that causes wind. Eat only light porridge for 100 days, and your skin and flesh will gradually recover. (Shenxian Tuifeng Pill from "Baiyixuanfang")