The efficacy and function of Quisqualis leaf

The world is full of wonders, and Chinese medicinal materials are also varied and varied. Here I would like to introduce to you a Chinese medicinal material - Quisqualis chinensis leaves.

[Other name] Water lily leaf (Essentials of Raw Medicinal Herbs).

[Source] The leaves of the Combretum crataegi of the Combretaceae family can be picked at any time.

【Original morphology】 The plant morphology is detailed in the entry for "Quianqiuzi".

【Chemical composition】 Contains potassium quisqualate, fenugreek, L-proline and L-asparagine.

[Nature and flavor] "Essentials of the Nature of Herbs": "Neutral."

【Functions and indications】 "Essentials of Herbal Medicine" states: "It can treat infantile malnutrition, kill parasites, eliminate five types of malnutrition, and stimulate appetite."

[Usage and Dosage] For internal use: decoct in water, 1 to 2 liang for fresh ones.

【Clinical Application】 Trial trials have proven that it has the effect of expelling roundworms. After taking the medicine, 33 out of 42 patients with ascariasis expelled the ascarids and no side effects were observed. Dosage and usage: 8 qian of fresh quincean leaves for children aged 2 to 5 years, 1 liang for children aged 5 to 10 years, 1.5 liang for children aged 10 to 15 years, and 2 liang for adults. Decoction in water, take for 2 consecutive days.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Pharmacology of Chinese Medicine".

Through the introduction of the above content, we can understand that the leaves of Quisqualis chinensis play a very important role in treating some diseases. The consumption of the Chinese medicinal herb Quisqualis leaves should also be determined according to one's physical condition. Remember not to use the medicine blindly.