Medicinal Value, Benefits and Effects of Sambucus javanica, and Its Growing Environment

The wild grass to be discussed today is Sambucus javanica, also known by the aliases Sambucus javanica, Luying, Shuozhuo, Paifengteng, and Balengma. It generally grows on hillsides, under forests, beside ditches and in grassy areas at an altitude of 300-2600 m!

Its medicinal value is extremely high. It can help treat traumatic injuries and has the effects of relieving rheumatism, promoting blood circulation, and detoxifying and reducing inflammation. Farmers all like it very much and treat it as a treasure.

Among various wild grasses, some are now being cultivated, because it has strong adaptability and does not have strict requirements for climate; it likes sun but can also tolerate slight shade. It is best cultivated in fertile, loose soil.

Many people have made their fortunes from it. Nowadays, even the dried product is almost impossible to buy at over a hundred yuan per jin! What do you think about this?

It grows on hillsides, under forests, beside ditches and in grassy areas.

Benefits and Effects of Sambucus javanica

Promotes blood circulation and disperses blood stasis, reduces swelling and relieves cough. Treats traumatic injuries and sprains, mumps, amenorrhea, and cough.
① "Zhejiang Tianmu Mountain Medicinal Plant Record": "The rhizome treats fractures; the stems and leaves treat cough."
② "Zhejiang Common Folk Herbal Medicine": "Promotes blood circulation and removes blood stasis, reduces swelling and detoxifies, relieves cough."