The efficacy and function of boxwood

The efficacy and function of large-leaf boxwood

Landscaping

The broadleaf boxwood, also known as holly, is an evergreen plant with beautiful leaves that can be trimmed into different shapes. It is often planted in gardens and flower beds to play a role in greening.

Economic Value

The branches of the broadleaf boxwood are a high-quality wood that is delicate and not easy to break. It is white in color and very hard. It is an excellent material for making chopsticks, chess pieces and wood carvings. It can be said that the broadleaf boxwood has brought huge economic benefits to people.

Medicinal value

In traditional Chinese medicine, large-leaf boxwood has a very good effect of removing dampness, promoting blood circulation, reducing swelling and relieving pain. Therefore, in life, women often use large-leaf boxwood to treat irregular menstruation or lower abdominal pain during menstruation, and the elderly often use it to treat rheumatism or joint pain and other symptoms.

The efficacy and function of boxwood

In addition to its ornamental and economic value, small-leaf boxwood also has medicinal value. The taste of boxwood is slightly bitter, but it has the effect of relieving pain and detoxification. Common toothaches or bruises and sprains can be treated with the leaves of boxwood.