The efficacy and function of abacus leaves

For Chinese medicinal materials such as abacus leaves, we should first understand its medicinal value and precautions before consuming it. The following is an introduction about abacus leaves. I hope you can read it carefully, which will be of great help for your consumption.

[Source] The branches and leaves of the Euphorbiaceae plant Abacus . Harvested in summer and autumn, chopped, sun-dried or used fresh.

【Original morphology】 The plant morphology is detailed in the "Abacus" entry.

[Chemical composition] The whole plant contains phenols, amino acids and sugars. The stems and leaves contain tannins.

[Pharmacological action] The water decoction and sugar-containing decoction (100%) of Abacus chinensis leaves have an inhibitory effect on Shigella dysenteriae in vitro (plate hole method), with an effective concentration of 1:1280, and have a bactericidal effect (test tube method). The water decoction also has a certain antibacterial effect on other Shigella dysenteriae (Schwanson's, Freund's, Sohn's) and Salmonella (Typhoid, Paratyphoid A, Choleraesuis, Enteritidis), while the sugar-containing decoction is slightly less effective and is only effective against Shigella dysenteriae, Freund's, and Typhoid and Paratyphoid A.

【Properties and flavors】 "Guangxi Chinese Materia Medica": "bitter, cool; slightly toxic."

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and dampness, detoxifies and reduces swelling. Treat dysentery, jaundice, stranguria, leucorrhea, colds, sore throat, carbuncles, lacquer sores, and itchy rashes.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 0.5-1 liang; or grind into powder. For external use: decoct in water for washing or mash for application.

【Note】 "Jiangxi Folk Herbal Prescriptions": "Pregnant women should not take it."

[Additional prescription] ① Treat dysentery: 5 to 7 qian of fresh leaves of Abacus sphaerocephala. Mash it and stew it with boiling water. (Fujian Folk Herbs)

[Clinical application] Treatment of gastroenteritis: Take 1 jin of abacus leaves, add 1000 ml of water, boil for about 2 hours, make it into 500 ml, cool, filter, add preservatives and set aside. Take 50 to 100 ml orally each time, 3 times a day. Generally, on the first day after taking the medicine, abdominal distension, abdominal pain, and diarrhea will be relieved and appetite will increase. After 3 to 5 days of continued treatment, the symptoms will disappear completely. If there are no complications, no other drugs should be added. A total of 100 cases of acute enteritis, chronic enteritis, and simple diarrhea were treated, 88 of them were cured, 4 improved, 1 was ineffective, and 7 discontinued treatment. The cure rate is 88%.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Jiangxi Folk Herbs"

Abacus leaves are a common Chinese medicinal material, but they are often forgotten by people. In fact, their effects and functions are beyond your imagination. As long as you are good at eating them and use the right methods, I believe that they will be of great help to your body.