The efficacy and function of Hosta leaves

The Chinese medicinal herb Hosta leaf is a relatively good medicinal material, but many people don’t know much about it. So let’s take a detailed look at the Chinese medicinal herb Hosta leaf below.

[Source] It is the leaves or whole herb of the Hosta plant of the Liliaceae family.

[Original morphology] The plant morphology is detailed in the entry for "Hosta"

【Nature and flavor】 "Compendium of Materia Medica": "sweet and spicy, cold, poisonous."

【Functions and indications】 Treat carbuncle, furuncle, snake and insect bites.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, use 1 to 3 grams fresh; or mash into juice and take with wine. For external use: mash and apply or mash the juice and drop into the ear.

[Additional prescription] ① For treating mastitis: 1 liang of whole plant of Hosta lily and 2 liang of spinach. Decoction. (Jiangxi "Handbook of Herbs")

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

Above we introduced what hosta leaves are. We know that hosta leaves are actually a kind of Chinese medicinal material that can bring us health benefits and have almost no major side effects, so you might as well try it in your spare time.