What does Xiangzi mean?

Xiangzi is a plant of Cinnamomum in Myrtaceae. This plant has high medicinal value, especially its roots, leaves, fruits, bark and other parts. Among them, the root bark of Zizania latifolia can be used to treat metrorrhagia, nocturnal emission, frequent micturition, enuresis and other diseases, and has the effects of stopping diarrhea, stopping sweating, stopping dysentery and expelling wind. Xiangzi leaves can be used as medicine to treat cold, stuffy nose, cough and other symptoms, and can dispel cold, dispel wind and relieve sore throat. The fruit and bark of catalpa also have different medicinal values, which can promote blood circulation, relax tendons and relieve pain.

In addition to its medicinal value, Chinese catalpa bungeana often has beautiful meanings in China culture. For example, the "Xiangzi Dance" mentioned in the Book of Songs expresses the beautiful yearning for life, prosperity and harmony. In addition, Catalpa bungeana can also be used as an ornamental plant, potted or planted in the courtyard, which can not only increase greening, but also beautify the environment.

It is worth mentioning that in China traditional medicine, the roots and leaves of Catalpa bungeana are one of the commonly used Chinese herbal medicines to treat hepatitis. Moreover, the volatile oil and flavonoids contained in the fragrant seeds have obvious antiviral effect and can be used for preventing and treating diseases such as hepatitis. In addition, fragrant catalpa can also be used to relieve fatigue, improve skin and protect liver. In a word, Xiangzi is not only an important Chinese herbal medicine, but also bears rich culture and significance.