The efficacy and function of pepper leaves

As a traditional Chinese medicine, pepper leaves provide us with a variety of nutrients. They can also solve some diseases encountered by the body, so they are deeply loved by people. Let’s take a look at the nutrients and benefits of chili leaves.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The leaves of pepper, a plant of the Solanaceae family.

[Original form] Annual or rooted perennial herb, 40-80cm tall. Simple leaves are alternate, and the nodes at the top of the branches do not elongate, but are twin or clustered; the leaves are oblong-ovate, ovate or ovate-lanceolate, 4-13cm long, 1.5-4cm wide, entire, pointed at the apex, and gradually narrowed at the base. Flowers are solitary and drooping; calyx is cup-shaped, with 5 inconspicuous teeth; corolla is white, with ovate lobes; stamens 5; pistil 1, ovary superior, 2-chambered, rarely 3-chambered, style linear. The berries are long and finger-shaped, with a gradually pointed and often curved tip. They are green when unripe, and red, orange or purple when ripe, and taste spicy. Seeds are numerous, flat, kidney-shaped, and light yellow. Flowering and fruiting period is from May to November.

[Habitat distribution] It is cultivated in most parts of my country.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; warm

【Functions and indications】Reduce swelling and clear the meridians; kill insects and relieve itching. Mainly used for edema, stubborn ringworm, scabies, frostbite, carbuncle

【Usage and Dosage】 For external use: appropriate amount, crush the fresh product and apply it.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above are some basic functions of chili leaves introduced to you, as well as the methods of eating chili leaves, so that you will not make mistakes when eating them, and you can also make better use of the value of chili leaves.