The efficacy and function of oil orange leaves

As a traditional Chinese medicine, do you know the medicinal value of citrus aurantium leaves? How does traditional Chinese medicine use citrus aurantium leaves to treat diseases? And what should you pay attention to when using citrus aurantium leaves to treat diseases in daily life? Don't worry, we will answer them one by one for you.

[Other names] Silk leaves (Records of Medicinal Herbs in Lingnan), Emblica officinalis leaves (Handbook of Commonly Used Chinese Herbal Medicines by Guangzhou Army).

[Source] It is the leaves of the Euphorbiaceae plant Euphorbia edulis , harvested in summer and autumn.

【Original morphology】 The plant morphology is detailed in the entry for "Anmo Le".

[Chemical composition] Contains emblica acid, lupulin alcohol, β-sitosterol, gallic acid, gallic acid, 3,6-digalloyl glucose, tannin tava essence, chebulic acid, chebulic acid, glucose galloside.

【Nature and flavor】 "Luchuan Materia Medica": "sweet and sour, cold in nature."

【Functions and indications】 Treat skin eczema, furuncle, and hemorrhoids.

【Usage and Dosage】 For external use: mash and apply or decoct in water for washing. For internal use: decoct in water, 0.5-1 liang.

[Additional prescription] ① Treat eczema and dermatitis: decoct the leaves of Emblica officinalis in water and use it for external washing. (Guangzhou Army's "Handbook of Commonly Used Chinese Herbal Medicines").

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Records of Collecting Medicinal Herbs in Lingnan"

Through the detailed introduction of oil orange leaves, I believe everyone has a certain understanding and can better improve our common sense in life.