The efficacy and function of the stems and leaves of Ixora

Many people are not very clear about the effects and functions of the stems and leaves of the Chinese medicinal herb Ipomoea aquatica [picture]. Let's take a look at it below.

[Source] The stems and leaves of the Ixora vulgaris plant of the Rubiaceae family can be harvested throughout the year.

【Chemical composition】 The leaves contain phenols, amino acids, organic acids and sugars.

[Processing] Leigong Paozhi Lun: "After collecting the sedge wood, pound it roughly, stir-fry it with butter until it is crispy, and then use it. Use 2 fen of butter for every liang of sedge wood."

[Properties and flavors] "Tang Materia Medica": "It tastes sweet and slightly salty, neutral (or slightly warm, salty and neutral), non-toxic."

[Functions and indications] Treat injuries caused by falls, sores, boils, carbuncles and swellings.

[Additional prescription] ① For treating various poisonous sores and scabies, removing dead flesh and growing new flesh: make a pile of 20 to 30 pieces of Ipomoea australis leaves, pierce dozens of holes with a silver hairpin, add a bowl of good vinegar, steam the leaves in the vinegar, wait until it cools down, take a leaf and stick it on the poison, replace it when it dries. (Records of Collecting Medicinal Herbs in Lingnan)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

This is all the information about the effects of the stems and leaves of Ipomoea aquatica [picture]. I hope it will be helpful to you. Although the stems and leaves of Ixora borealis [picture] are of very high value, we must be cautious when eating them.