Mitrella mesnyi

Mitrella mesnyi, also known as the Chinese boxwood or Japanese boxwood, is a small evergreen tree or shrub native to East Asia.

It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for its medicinal properties, which include its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial effects.

The health benefits of Mitrella mesnyi include reducing fever, relieving coughs and sore throats, and treating respiratory issues such as bronchitis and pneumonia.

The plant can be used to prepare herbal teas, infusions, and decoctions, as well as being dried and used in capsules or tinctures.