The efficacy and function of vine leaves

The Chinese medicinal herb, Glehnia littoralis, is already very familiar to most people. But in fact, not many people know the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Codonopsis pilosula leaves, so let's talk about it below.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The leaves of the plant Glehnia littoralis of the Glehnia family.

[Original form] Perennial vine of the herbaceous vine. The base of the stem is often woody, and it wraps around other trees via tendrils extending from the leaf tips. The leaves are lanceolate, 7.5-13cm long, 0.7-2cm wide, glabrous, with numerous, parallel veins; the leaf sheaths are closely attached. The panicle is terminal, 2.5-7.5cm wide; the flowers are sessile or with short stalks, clustered and fragrant; the bracts are scaly; the tepals are white, ovate-oblong, the outer ones are about 2mm long, the inner ones are about 2.5mm long and narrower; there are 6 stamens, the filaments are extended, about 4mm long, the anthers are elliptical, about 0.5mm long; the ovary is narrow, clavate, the stigma is 3, and there are many papillae. The fruit is spherical, red when ripe, 5-6mm in diameter, and contains one seed. Flowering and fruiting period is from April to November.

【Habitat distribution】Ecological environment: grows in humid forests.

【Functions and indications】Healing ulcers. Primary Trauma

【Usage and Dosage】 For external use: apply appropriate amount, mash and apply; or grind into powder and sprinkle.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

This article ends here on the introduction to the medicinal value of Glechoma longituba leaves. In fact, Glechoma longituba leaves have many different medicinal effects and are of great benefit to the human body. Everyone can try it.