Root bark of Camellia oleifera

Root bark of Camellia oleifera

(Guangzhou Air Force Manual of common Chinese herbal medicine)

[source] it is the root bark of Camellia oleifera, which belongs to Theaceae. The plant morphology is detailed in the section "chazixin".

[collection] it can be collected all year round, washed, dried and stored.

[chemical constituents] the root contains L-glutamic acid - γ - formamide and the stem contains theanine.

It's bitter, smooth and poisonous.

Functions and indications: dispersing blood stasis, promoting blood circulation, connecting bone and removing swelling. Treatment of fracture, sprain, contusion, abdominal pain, skin itching, soup fire injury.

[usage and dosage] external use: Yanmo application.

Avoid taking it orally. (the nature and taste are listed in the Handbook of commonly used Chinese herbal medicine of Guangzhou Air Force)