The efficacy and function of balsam leaves

Traditional Chinese medicine is very effective in treating some special diseases, but we still need to learn about it before taking it. Today we will talk about some common knowledge about the medicinal material Balsam Piece.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The leaves of the plant Cassia tora of the Ulmaceae family.

【Original form】 Tree, 5-18m high. The branches are slender, covered with sparse reddish-brown pubescence when young, and glabrous when old. Leaves are alternate; petioles are about 1 cm long, sparsely pubescent, and gradually fall off; stipules are linear, easily fall off, and sparsely pubescent; leaf blades are nearly leathery, ovate to ovate-lanceolate, 5-15 cm long, 2.5-6 cm wide, acuminate at the apex, oblique, obtuse or cuneate at the base, entire or with often inconspicuous fine teeth at the top; sparsely pubescent along the veins when young, and then fall off; 3 basal veins, and reticulate veinlets. The cyme has 2-3 branches, extending to 3.5-4cm in the fruiting period, and is sparsely pubescent with reddish-brown appressed pubescence; the sepals are 4, oblong, and ciliate; the ovary is attached to the coarsely hairy receptacle, and the styles are 2. The drupe is oval, about 8mm long and 5mm in diameter; the core has raised reticular ribs. Flowering period is from March to May.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows in sparse woods or dense forests.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy; neutral

【Functions and indications】Removing blood stasis and stopping bleeding. Mainly for traumatic injury; traumatic bleeding

【Usage and Dosage】For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Nowadays, people's life pressure is constantly increasing, which makes our bodies often in a state of fatigue. As a traditional Chinese medicine, the leaves of Gumbo have a certain regulating effect on the body. I hope it will be helpful to everyone.