The efficacy and function of the root of leaf bead

Everyone is familiar with the leaf bead root, of course some people are relatively unfamiliar with it. In fact, the root of pearl on leaves is a relatively common Chinese medicinal material. So what exactly does the leaf bead root do?

[Alias] Leaf fruit root (Guizhou Herbal Medicine), Leaf flower root (Yunnan Chinese Herbal Medicine).

[Source] It is the root of the Cornaceae plant green pod leaf, Tibetan green pod leaf or Chinese green pod leaf . Harvest in summer and autumn, used fresh or dried for later use.

【Original morphology】 The plant morphology is detailed in the entry for "beads on leaves".

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter and pungent, neutral.

【Functions and indications】 Relieves asthma and cough, promotes blood circulation and removes blood stasis. Treat cough, asthma, rheumatism, strain, irregular menstruation, and trauma.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 2 to 5 qian; or soaked in wine. For external use: mash and apply.

[Additional prescription] ① To treat chronic cough and asthma: decocted three to five cents of leaves and fruit roots in water and taken orally.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

The above is a brief introduction to the medicinal value of Bead on Leaf. For most people in real life, there is no need to worry about side effects when using Bead on Leaf to treat diseases. Therefore, the treatment of diseases with the root of pearl on leaves is an effective and practical treatment method, and it has been widely used in clinical practice.