The efficacy and function of red Ruimu

The gardening function of red yew

The branches of the red yew are red all year round, and the flowering period is from May to June. The flowers are milky white, making it an excellent tree species for garden landscaping. In landscaping, it is often planted in clusters on lawns or alternately with evergreen trees. It can also be used for courtyard viewing, achieving a visual effect of red and green contrasting with each other. The autumn leaves of the red suanmu are bright red, and the small fruits are white. Especially after the leaves fall, the branches become even more fiery red, like beautiful coral, which is extremely eye-catching. It is a rare ornamental stem plant and also an excellent cutting material. In addition, the seeds of red yew have a high oil content and can be used in industrial production after extraction.

Medicinal effects of red yew

Red yew can be used as medicine and can be harvested throughout the year. It can be cut into sections and dried before use. It tastes bitter and slightly astringent, and is cold in nature. It has the effects of clearing away heat and detoxifying, stopping diarrhea, and stopping bleeding. It is mainly used to treat nephritis, rheumatic joint pain, damp-heat dysentery, otitis media, hemoptysis, bloody stool and other diseases. It is usually taken internally as a decoction during treatment, with a dosage of about 6-9 grams. It can also be ground into powder and sprinkled on the affected area for good therapeutic effect.