The efficacy and function of carambola leaves

Carambola leaf is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine. It is very helpful to the human body in treating certain diseases. Moreover, this kind of medicine is also widely used. When choosing carambola leaf, it is necessary to understand the efficacy, effects and contraindications of carambola leaf. Let's take a look at it below.

[Source] It is the leaves of the carambola plant of the Oxalidaceae family.

[Original morphology] The plant morphology is detailed in the entry for "Yangtao".

【Nature and flavor】 ①《Synopsis of Herbal Medicine》: "It tastes astringent and is cold in nature."

【Functions and indications】 Promotes urination and dissipates heat toxins. Treats dysuria, itching due to blood heat, carbuncle, and scabies.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 3 to 4 qian. For external use: mash and apply, mash and apply juice or decoct in water for washing.

【Note】 "Nanning Pharmacopoeia": "People with weak constitution should not take this medicine."

[Additional prescription] ① Treat heat thirst, short and astringent urination: one liang of fresh carambola leaves. Decoction and drink as tea.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Essentials of the Nature of Raw Herbs"

The above are the effects and functions of carambola leaves. We can also eat carambola leaves reasonably according to our own situation to relieve the pain caused by the disease.