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What is camphor tree and wuzhuyu? Authentic Jiangxi Camphor Tree Specialty: Camphor Tree Evodia

Content Summary:Do you want to know what Camphor Tree Evodia is? This article is a specialized article that provides a detailed introduction to the local specialty of Jiangxi camphor tree - camphor tree and Wu Zhu Yu. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network, who reviewed and collected relevant information on camphor tree and Wu Zhu Yu. The full text takes about 13 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of camphor tree and Wu Zhu Yu, as well as the product characteristics of camphor tree and Wu Zhu Yu? How did the history of camphor trees and Wu Zhu trees come about? Wait

Basic Introduction of Zhangshu Wuzhu

Zhangshu Wuzhu refers to Wuzhu produced in Zhangshu City, Jiangxi Province, and is an excellent variety of traditional Chinese medicine. It has the characteristics of no opening, no seeds inside, rich aroma, spicy and bitter taste, and high effective ingredients. It enjoys a high reputation in the traditional Chinese medicine industry and is listed in the National Geographical Indication Product Protection Catalogue of China

Wu Zhu Zi, Fruitus Evodiae (English) Medicinal Evodia Fruit. Also known as Qu Yao Zi, Fu La Zi, Cha La, Stinky Pao Zi. The near mature fruit of Evodia rutaecarpa (Juss.) Benth., a plant in the Rutaceae family

1. Sensory characteristics:

The appearance of the commercial medicinal material of camphor tree, Wu Zhu, is a pentagonal flattened sphere with a diameter of 2.5-3.5 millimeters. The surface is dark yellow green and rough. There are five pointed star shaped cracks at the top, which do not open, and the fruit stem with yellow fuzz remains at the base. Hard and brittle in texture, with a 5-chambered ovary visible in cross-section and no seeds inside. The aroma is rich and fragrant, with a spicy and bitter taste that pierces the tongue

2. Physical and chemical indicators:

The effective active ingredients in camphor tree and wuzhuyu are alkaloids, among which the main active ingredients are wuzhuyu alkaloids and wuzhuyu alkaloids, with a total content of ≥ 0.15%; Moisture content ≤ 13%; The total amount of heavy metals is ≤ 35 milligrams per kilogram; The pesticide residue level meets the requirements of GB4285, GB/T8321 (all parts), and NY/T393-2000

What are the product characteristics of camphor tree and wuzhuyu

It is usually divided into several varieties such as large flowered Evodia, medium flowered Evodia, and small flowered Evodia. Small trees or shrubs, 3-5 meters tall, with tender branches dark purple red, covered with gray yellow or red rust colored hairs along with tender shoots, or sparse short hairs

Born in sparse forests or shrubs on flat land to 1500 meters above sea level in mountainous areas, often found on sunny slopes. Small or large quantities are planted in various regions

Its nature is hot, with a bitter and pungent taste. It has the functions of dispelling cold, relieving pain, reducing reflux, and stopping nausea. It is used to treat headaches or epigastric pain caused by liver and stomach deficiency cold, yin turbidity and upward reflux

How did the history of camphor trees and Wu Zhu Yu trees come about

From 1324 to 1328 (during the reign of Emperor Taiding of the Yuan Dynasty), the famous poet Fan Qi returned to his hometown of Qingjiang to cultivate flowers and plant medicine for his own entertainment. "The medicine grows like vines, and the flowers move along the path. Isn't it just a matter of delaying the fun? Self sufficiency only lasts for a long time." This was the precursor to the cultivation of medicinal plants in the camphor tree culture

From 1522 to 1566 (during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty), Wang Xianda, the founder of the famous traditional Chinese medicine surgeon "Wang Zhenxing Ointment Pharmacy" in Zhangshu, worked as a medical officer at the Taiyuan Hospital. His descendants have lived for more than four hundred years for seventeen generations, and his ointments such as "Wu Fu Gao" have been passed down from generation to generation

During the Ming and Qing dynasties, the imperial court sent envoys to the town to purchase famous camphor tree medicines for imperial physicians to use for the treatment and fitness of the royal family. The reputation of camphor tree medicinal herbs is far and wide, and its value is hundreds of times higher

In 1661 (the 18th year of the Shunzhi reign of the Qing Dynasty), Nie Shangyuan wrote the book "Qixiao Yishu" about dozens of medicinal herbs such as Wu Zhuyu, which was reprinted and published by Matsumei Pavilion in Japan