The efficacy and function of Pittosporum tobira

1. Medicinal value of the root

The root of Pittosporum tobira tastes bitter, spicy, and mild in nature, and can be used to treat diseases in a mild way. Its specific effects are: dispelling wind evil, activating meridians, dispersing blood stasis and relieving pain. It can dispel wind evil and activate meridians. Diseases like rheumatism are caused by wind evil and moisture in the body. Using the root of Pittosporum tobira in combination with other Chinese medicines is a good remedy for the disease. It can disperse blood stasis and relieve pain. Diseases like neuralgia, fractures, and bone cracks are caused by blood stasis that does not dissipate. Using the root of Pittosporum tobira in combination with other Chinese medicines has a very good therapeutic effect.

2. Medicinal value of seeds

The seeds of Pittosporum are red. One Pittosporum plant can carry many seeds. They are polygonal in shape and about 4 mm in length. The seeds of Pittosporum tobira can also be used to treat diseases. First, the seeds of Pittosporum tobira can be taken together with the roots of Pittosporum tobira and taken internally to treat pain caused by wind-cold. Second, the seeds alone have the medicinal effects of solidifying semen and astringing the intestines.

3. Medicinal value of leaves

It is full of treasures, and its leaves are mainly used as external medicine: first, mash the leaves of Pittosporum and apply them to the bleeding area, which has the effect of stopping bleeding; second, the leaves of Pittosporum combined with roots and seeds can relieve pain; third, the leaves of Pittosporum also have the effect of detoxification.

4. Medicinal value of the skin

The bark of the Pittosporum tobira can treat a variety of diseases. Of course, it does not work alone. It must be used together with other medicinal herbs to treat diseases and play a medical role. First, grind the bark of Pittosporum tobira into powder together with other Chinese medicines such as Achyranthes bidentata, Notopterygium wilfordii, Rehmannia glutinosa, Licorice, and Rehmannia glutinosa, and wrap it in cloth to make sparkling wine, which can treat pain in the waist and knees; second, grind the bark of Pittosporum tobira and Cnidium monnieri into powder, mix it with lard, and apply it externally to treat tinea versicolor; third, gargle with water boiled with Pittosporum tobira bark to treat toothache caused by wind and insects.

Pittosporum tobira is indeed a traditional Chinese medicine, but all medicines are toxic. You should use it with caution and not take it indiscriminately. You must follow the doctor's prescription to get the medicine.