Description
Cinnamon is a medium-sized evergreen tree belonging to the Lauraceae family and Cinnamomum genus, originally native to China. Cinnamon bark is grayish-brown and is commonly used as a spice, culinary ingredient, and traditional herbal material. Its traditional applications include warming and comforting properties, supporting digestive health, and promoting overall balance. According to Shennong’s Classic of Materia Medica: “It has a pungent and warm nature, supports vitality, nourishes the spirit, harmonizes complexion, benefits joints, and strengthens the body.” Compendium of Materia Medica records that cinnamon helps strengthen muscles and bones, support circulation, and enhance the effects of other herbal ingredients.
Wild hawthorn is a traditional herbal ingredient belonging to the Rosaceae family and Crataegus genus. It was first recorded in Variorum of Materia Medica and is traditionally used for supporting digestion, promoting appetite, regulating digestive function, and maintaining overall wellness. Modern studies have shown that hawthorn extracts have been widely investigated for their potential applications in cardiovascular health, digestive care, metabolic balance, and antioxidant protection. It also exhibits antibacterial and antioxidant activities.
锯叶十棕是一种低矮的灌木状棕榈树，生于北美南部。据《美国药典》、《英国药典》及文献记载，锯叶棕的果实有抗菌消炎、祛痰平喘、镇静、解痉、调节内分泌、催欲生精、促进乳房生长发育和泌乳能力、利尿、促进食欲以及抗肿瘤之效。可治疗酒精中毒、头痛、风湿病等50多种疾病。近年来发现其提取物治疗男性前列腺肥大症效果显著，现已成为最有效的3种治疗BPH植物药物之一。
爵香草又名百里香，灌木状常绿草本。在中药领域运用较广，《国药的药理学》:“镇对百警直静用于盘支氯炎法。又为皮肤刺激药，防腐性洗涤药。”
