The efficacy and function of silver leaf willow

Silver-leaf willow is a traditional Chinese medicine. In addition to the effects we know in daily life, silver-leaf willow actually has many other effects and functions. Let’s take a look at them right away.

[Other names] Small-leaved willow, white water willow, water willow

[Source] Medicinal material source: the roots or branches of Salix silverleaf, a plant of the Salicaceae family.

【Original form】 Shrub or small tree. The trunk is usually curved and the bark is shallowly fissured. The leaves are oblong or lanceolate, with 8-12 pairs of lateral veins and fine glandular serrations on the edges; the petioles are about 1 mm long and have silky hairs. Inflorescence opens at the same time as leaves or slightly before leaves; male inflorescence is cylindrical, 1.5-2cm long, with pedicels 3-6mm long, 3-7 leaflets at the base, and long hairs on the axis; 2 stamens, filaments fused at the base; bracts with long hairs on both sides; 2 glands, dorsal and ventral; female inflorescence is 1.2-1.8cm long, with 3-5 leaflets at the base; ovary is glabrous, style is short and obvious, and stigma is 2-lobed; bracts are glabrous on both sides and have cilia; 1 gland, ventral. Capsule ovate-oblong. The flowering period is April and the fruiting period is May.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing on both sides of streams or in bushes at an altitude of 500-600m.

【Nature and flavor】 Pungent; bitter; cold

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies; dispels wind and relieves itching; relieves pain. Mainly used for cold and fever; sore throat; itchy skin; cystitis; urethritis; traumatic injuries

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 9-15g. For external use: take appropriate amount and wash with decoction.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

After reading the above detailed introduction to the effects and functions of silver leaf willow, I believe many friends have already known the benefits of silver leaf willow. It can be seen that silver leaf willow is very beneficial to our human body. If you need it, you might as well give it a try.