What are the effects and functions of Pittosporum tobira? A detailed explanation

1. Medicinal value of the root

The root of Pittosporum tobira tastes bitter, is pungent in nature, and is relatively mild, so it can treat illness gently. Its specific effects are: dispelling wind pathogens and activating meridians, dispersing blood stasis and relieving pain. Dispelling wind pathogens and activating meridians: rheumatic diseases, for example, are caused by wind pathogens and dampness contained in the body, and using the root of Pittosporum tobira together with other Chinese medicines is an effective treatment; dispersing blood stasis and relieving pain: conditions such as neuralgia, fractures, and bone cracks are pains caused by unresolved blood stasis, and treatment with the root of Pittosporum tobira combined with other Chinese medicines has a very good effect.

2. Medicinal value of the seeds

The seeds of Pittosporum tobira are red, and one Pittosporum tobira plant can produce many seeds, which are polygonal in shape and about 4 mm long. The seeds of Pittosporum tobira can also treat illness. First, the seeds of Pittosporum tobira can be used together with the root, taken internally to treat wind-pathogen pain; second, the seeds used alone also have the medicinal effects of securing essence and astringing the intestines.

3. Medicinal value of the leaves

It is a treasure all over. The leaves are mainly used as an external medicine: first, pound the leaves of Pittosporum tobira into a paste and apply it to a bleeding area, which has a hemostatic effect; second, the leaves of Pittosporum tobira combined with the root and seeds can relieve pain; third, the leaves of Pittosporum tobira also have a detoxifying effect.

4. Medicinal value of the bark

The bark of Pittosporum tobira can treat many kinds of ailments. Of course, it does not act alone; it must be used together with other medicinal materials to treat pain and exert its medical effect. First, grind the bark of Pittosporum tobira together with Chinese medicines such as Niuxi, Qianghuo, Digupi, Gancao, and Shengdihuang into powder, wrap it in cloth and steep it in wine, and it can treat waist and knee pain; second, grind the bark of Pittosporum tobira and Shechuangzi into powder, blend with lard, and apply externally to treat wind ringworm; third, gargle with water decocted from Pittosporum tobira bark to treat wind-caused toothache.

Pittosporum tobira is indeed a Chinese medicine, but every medicine has some toxicity, so medication must be used cautiously and must not be taken indiscriminately. Be sure to have a doctor's prescription filled before use.