The efficacy and function of reed leaves

Reed leaves are often used as medicinal materials in traditional Chinese medicine. This is also because of the medicinal value of reed leaves themselves, so today I will tell you about the relevant knowledge about reed leaves.

[Other name] Reed (Ben Jing Feng Yuan).

[Source] The leaves of the grass family plant reed . It can be taken in spring, summer and autumn.

【Chemical composition】 Contains cellulose 21.45-21.35%, pentosan 15.21-10.55%, lignin 42.01-50.79%, ash 11.33-10.67%, moisture 10.00-6.67%. It also contains 0.2% ascorbic acid.

【Nature and flavor】 "Compendium of Materia Medica": "sweet, cold, non-toxic."

【Functions and indications】 Treat vomiting and diarrhea, vomiting blood, nosebleed, lung abscess, and back rash.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 1 to 2 liang; or burn and grind into powder. For external use: grind into powder and sprinkle.

[Additional prescription] ① Treat cholera vomiting, diarrhea, thirst and restlessness: one liang (crushed) of reed leaves and half a liang of glutinous rice. Take the above medicines, add a large cup of water, add one part of bamboo shavings, boil until six parts are left, then add half a cup of honey and half a cup of ginger juice, boil for three or two minutes, remove the residue and let it cool. Sip it from time to time. (Sheng Hui Fang)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Tang Materia Medica".

It can be seen that the medicinal value of reed leaves is still very obvious. However, not everyone can use reed leaves. We can judge based on our own physical condition.