What are the functions of banyan trees

Banyan trees have medicinal value. They can detoxify, reduce swelling, eliminate dampness and relieve pain. They are especially effective in relieving common chronic bronchitis, toothache and bleeding gums caused by getting angry. It can also treat enteritis, burns, injuries and other problems. It is a traditional Chinese medicine that is widely used in clinical practice as a health-care ingredient.

Banyan tree functions and indications: clearing away heat and releasing exterior; detoxifying and relieving swelling; removing dampness and relieving pain. mainstream cold; chronic bronchitis; whooping cough; tonsillitis; conjunctivitis; toothache; bacillary dysentery; enteritis; mastitis; burns; traumatic injury

Clinical Application

For the treatment of chronic bronchitis: Take 1.5 liang of fresh leaves of Banyan tree, decoct in water, then add 2 qian of dried tangerine peel (both are made of 10 liang) and decoct again, filter out the first medicinal liquid and decoct the residue again, combine the two medicinal liquids and concentrate them to 50-100 ml, add appropriate amount of white sugar, which is the daily dose for adults. Take 2-3 times a day after meals, 10 days as a course of treatment, take three courses in a row. A total of 507 cases were treated, 133 cases (26.23%) were under control in the short term, 183 cases (36.10%) were significantly effective, and the efficacy of the simple type was slightly higher than that of the wheezing type. Or use the fresh leaves and tangerine peel decoction to concentrate it into syrup, each 10 ml contains 8 qian of fresh leaves and 2 qian of tangerine peel, take 3 times a day, 10 ml each time, 10 days as a course of treatment, and a second course can be started after a few days as needed. A total of 151 cases were treated, 81 (53.6%) were cured, and 50 (33,1%) showed marked improvement.

Generally, cough, wheezing and sputum will improve to varying degrees 2-5 days after taking the medicine, sleep will improve, appetite will increase, only a few will experience dizziness, dry mouth, throat discomfort, soreness and weakness in the limbs, and gastric ulcers, and their stomach problems will worsen after taking the medicine. Very few weak people will experience mild edema during the medication period, which will disappear on its own after stopping the medication. It is also reported that there is no significant difference in the therapeutic effect of taking 1-2 liang of bark or 0.5-1 liang of dried leaves (or adding 2 qian of tangerine peel) decocted in water for oral administration. In addition to being used for chronic tracheitis, this medicine is also effective for acute tracheitis and upper respiratory tract infections. Symptoms such as cough and sputum will disappear or be significantly alleviated in 3-5 days, and body temperature and white blood cell count will quickly return to normal. For the treatment of acute bacillary dysentery and enteritis: take 50-100ml of 100% banyan leaf decoction daily, divided into 2 doses. 19 cases of bacillary dysentery were treated, 17 were cured and 2 improved. 7 cases of acute enteritis were treated and all recovered after taking the medicine for one day.

By understanding the above content, we can know that the value of banyan trees is actually very high, and there are many places where they can be used as medicine, such as bark, branches, and leaves, if they can be used correctly. Then it can effectively regulate and relieve some diseases in the body. Especially for the treatment of bacillary dysentery enteritis, it can achieve very good results.