The efficacy and function of rag leaves

Recently, major TV channels have launched various health programs, and food programs have also introduced special health-preserving dietary therapy methods. All aspects show that the concept of health preservation is gradually deepening in people's understanding. Next, we will introduce a health-preserving medicinal material, ragi leaves.

[Other names] Buzha leaves (Bencao Qiuyuan), Xiebao leaves (Hanying Yunfu).

[Source] The leaves of the Tiliaceae plant. Harvest leaves with young branches in summer and autumn and dry them in the sun.

[Original form] Rag leaf, also known as: cloth residue, covering wood, bubble cloth, rag tree, cloth wrapped wood, dog gear wood.

[Habitat distribution] Growing in jungles in valleys, plains and slopes. Distributed in Yunnan, Guangdong, Guangxi and other places. Produced in Guangdong, Guangxi and other places.

【Properties】 Dry leaves or leaves with young branches. The leaves are mostly broken, withered yellow or light green-brown, with short petioles. The leaf blades are ovate or ovate-rectangular, with pointed apex, rounded base, and small serrations on the edges. There are 3 main veins, pinnate lateral veins, reticulate veins, and the petioles and main veins are covered with stellate soft hairs. Paper, easily broken. Fragrant smell, light taste. Clean leaves without impurities are preferred.

【Nature and flavor】 Sour, flat.

【Functions and indications】Removing heat, detoxifying, and eliminating food stagnation. Treat colds, indigestion, abdominal distension, jaundice, and centipede bites.

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

[Additional prescription] ① Treat colds, indigestion, and abdominal distension: 50 cents to 1 ounce of Buza leaves. Decoction in water. (Guangzhou Army "Handbook of Commonly Used Chinese Herbal Medicines")

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

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

Above, we introduced what rag leaves are and understood the effects and functions of rag leaves. Rag leaves can improve our immunity. Rag leaves also have a therapeutic effect in health care and have many benefits to our bodies.