The efficacy and function of saddle leaf

Saddle leaf is a Chinese medicine that is relatively familiar to everyone. It has many benefits to our body. If we want to consume it correctly in our lives, we need to have some understanding of saddle leaf. Let’s take a look at it below.

[Other names] Night-closing door, butterfly wind, goat's foot vine, night-closing leaf

[Source] Bauhinia faberi Oliv., a plant of the genus Bauhinia in the Fabaceae family, is used as medicine using its roots, young branches and leaves . The roots are harvested throughout the year, and the young branches and leaves are harvested in summer and sun-dried.

【Nature and flavor】Root: sour, astringent, flat.

【Functions and indications】Root: Stops diarrhea, calms the nerves, relieves pain, and disperses nodules. Used for diarrhea, neurological dysfunction, muscle and bone pain; used externally to treat cervical lymph node tuberculosis.

[Usage and Dosage] Root: 3-5 cents, decocted in water or soaked in wine; for external use, mash the fresh root and apply to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

After learning so much about the various aspects of the traditional Chinese medicine Saddle Leaf, I believe that we can remain calm when facing the troubles of illness and treat the treatment of the disease correctly.