What are the effects and benefits of Fructus Alpiniae Oxyphyllae (Distract Bone Wood)?

Partition wood (Fenxinmu) is a layer of woody septum inside the shell of the walnut fruit. It typically has functions and effects such as antibacterial and anti-inflammatory actions, relieving cough and asthma, improving sleep, stopping bleeding and reducing abnormal vaginal discharge, and astringing essence and reducing frequent urination. Detailed analysis is as follows:

1. Antibacterial and Anti-inflammatory

Partition wood has certain antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. It can inhibit the growth of various bacteria and viruses and has positive auxiliary therapeutic effects in the prevention and treatment of diseases caused by microbial infections, such as oral ulcers and skin infections.

2. Relieving Cough and Asthma

The components in partition wood can effectively inhibit respiratory inflammatory responses and relax bronchial smooth muscles, thereby achieving the effect of relieving cough and asthma. For patients with respiratory diseases such as chronic bronchitis and asthma, partition wood can be used as an adjunctive treatment.

3. Improving Sleep

Partition wood can help improve insomnia. It can stabilize emotions by emitting a pleasant fragrance, thereby alleviating tension and achieving a sedative effect. For individuals suffering from chronic insomnia, drinking water infused with partition wood can serve as an adjunctive treatment.

4. Stopping Bleeding and Reducing Abnormal Vaginal Discharge

Partition wood has the effect of stopping bleeding and reducing abnormal vaginal discharge, and can be used to treat disorders such as menorrhagia and leukorrhea in women. It also has a certain hemostatic effect on symptoms such as rectal bleeding, epistaxis, hematemesis, and hematuria.

5. Astringing Essence and Reducing Frequent Urination

Partition wood has a bitter and astringent taste, with a neutral nature, acting on the spleen and kidney meridians. Its astringent effect can help retain vital essence, and through its kidney-nourishing function, it warms and fortifies kidney qi and regulates fluid metabolism, thereby exerting the effect of astringing essence and reducing frequent urination. It is commonly used to treat symptoms such as seminal emission, spermatorrhea, frequent urination, and enuresis caused by kidney deficiency.

It is recommended to maintain a healthy lifestyle, ensure adequate sleep, improve dietary habits, adjust physical condition, and promote overall health.