What is the value of privet

Garden ornamental function

Ligustrum lucidum is an ornamental tree species commonly used in gardens. It has lush branches and leaves all year round and can be planted in courtyards. It is also a common street tree species. Because Ligustrum lucidum is highly adaptable, grows fast and is resistant to pruning, it is also used for hedges. Generally, it will take 3 to 4 years to take shape and achieve the isolation effect. Ligustrum lucidum is easy to propagate through sowing and seedling raising, and can also be used as a rootstock for grafting and propagating osmanthus, lilac, etc.

Medical value

The medical value of Ligustrum lucidum leaves

The medical value of Ligustrum lucidum

Ligustrum lucidum also has certain medicinal value. When the fruits of Ligustrum lucidum are ripe, they can be harvested and dried in the sun or blanched in hot water and then dried in the sun. This fruit is called Ligustrum lucidum fruit in traditional Chinese medicine. Fructus Ligustri Lucidi has the effects of lowering blood lipids, anti-arteriosclerosis, lowering blood sugar, anti-liver damage, increasing peripheral white blood cell count, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and anti-mutation. It is mainly used to treat symptoms such as tinnitus, dizziness, blurred vision, premature graying of hair, and loose teeth.

How to eat Ligustrum lucidum

Ligustrum lucidum jujube tea

Appropriate amount of tea leaves, 10 grams of Ligustrum lucidum fruit, and appropriate amount of dried dates. Crush the above materials into granules, put an appropriate amount of granules in a cup, brew with hot water and drink.

Ligustrum lucidum porridge

About 10 grams of Ligustrum lucidum fruit and an appropriate amount of polished rice. Wash the Ligustrum lucidum fruit with clean water and put it into a gauze bag as a medicine bag. Wash the polished rice and put it into the pot together with the Ligustrum lucidum fruit medicine bag. Add water and cook into porridge before eating.

Ligustrum lucidum wine

Use about 200 grams of Ligustrum lucidum and about 500 milliliters of white wine (the white wine should have a lower alcohol content), and make the wine according to this ratio. Steam the Ligustrum lucidum fruit and dry it, put it in white wine and seal it for 1 week, and shake it once a day. Drinking this wine in moderation can nourish the liver and kidneys, fight spots and beautify the skin.