Buckwheat leaves

With the development of society and the close international exchanges, most people who study medicine have been seriously influenced by Western medicine, and fewer and fewer people are studying Chinese medicine, which has resulted in less and less understanding of Chinese medicine. Let’s talk about the efficacy and functions of buckwheat leaves as a traditional Chinese medicine.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The leaves of buckwheat, a plant of the Polygonaceae family.

[Original form] Annual herb, 40-100cm high. The stem is erect, much-branched, smooth, light green or reddish brown, and sometimes has sparse papillae. Leaves are alternate, the lower leaves have long petioles, and the upper leaves are nearly sessile; the stipules are short cylindrical, with oblique and truncate apex, and fall off early; the leaf blades are triangular or ovate-triangular, gradually pointed at the apex, cordate or halberd-shaped at the base, entire, glabrous on both sides and hairy only along the veins. Inflorescence racemose or paniculate, terminal or axillary; pedicels long; flowers pink or white, dense; perianth 5-parted, lobes oblong; stamens 8, short perianth; styles 3, stigmas capitate. Achenes are ovate, with three sharp edges, longer than wide, gradually pointed at the apex, yellowish brown, and smooth. Flowering and fruiting period is from July to October.

[Habitat distribution] Cultivated throughout the country. Native to Central Asia.

【Nature and flavor】 Sour; cold

【Functions and indications】Benefits the eyes and ears; relieves gas; stops bleeding; lowers blood pressure. Mainly used for blurred vision, tinnitus, hearing loss, belching, purpura, and hypertension

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 5-10g, fresh product 30-60g.

【Note】 Do not eat it raw or in large quantities. People with weak spleen and stomach should take it with caution. "Qianjin·Food Therapy": "Eating it raw can stimulate wind and make people itch." "Food Nature Materia Medica": "Eating too much can cause mild diarrhea."

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the above introduction, everyone has a good understanding of the Chinese medicine buckwheat leaves. It has a very good effect in treating diseases. However, it should be noted that when using buckwheat leaves, some methods and ways should be mastered for healthy and scientific consumption.