The efficacy and function of the leaves of tassel-flowered fir

The leaves of Metasequoia gracile are a common Chinese medicine in clinical practice. For people with poor physical constitution, eating the leaves of Metasequoia gracile can help us maintain better health. Today I will introduce the leaves of Metasequoia gracile to you.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The leaves of Taxus tachyphylla of the Taxaceae family.

[Original form] Shrub or small tree, up to 7m tall. The bark is gray-brown or light reddish-brown, cracking into thin flakes and falling off. The branches extend obliquely or upward, round or nearly square; annual branches are green, and 2-3 year old branches are green-yellow. The leaves are linear-lanceolate, straight or slightly curved in a sickle shape, 3-11 cm long, 6-11 mm wide, pointed or obtuse at the apex, gradually narrowed at the base, cuneate or broadly cuneate, with extremely short petioles, slightly curved edges, and the white stomatal band below is equal in width or narrower than the green side band. The male cones are clustered in 1-3 (usually 2) spikes, 5-6.5 cm long. The seeds are elliptical, 2-2.5 cm long and about 1.3 cm in diameter. When mature, the aril is bright red, with a stalk about 1.3 cm long and flat quadrangular. The flowering period is April and the seeds mature in October.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing on the sides of shady and moist valleys or in forests at an altitude of 300-1100m.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies; removes dampness and relieves itching. Primary snake bites; eczema

[Usage and Dosage] For external use: take appropriate amount, decoct in water for fumigation and washing; or mash the fresh product for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the introduction in the above article, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of the leaves of the Metasequoia glyptostroboides. The role of the leaves of the Metasequoia glyptostroboides is very large and has great benefits for the human body. Therefore, you can choose the leaves of the Metasequoia glyptostroboides according to your physical condition, but it should still be done under the doctor's advice.