The efficacy and function of Sophora japonica leaves

Traditional Chinese medicine culture is profound and extensive, and Chinese medicinal materials account for a large proportion of it. Do you know about Sophora japonica leaves? What are its effects and functions, and how to eat them? I believe many people are very interested in it. Let me tell you one by one below.

[Source] The leaves of Sophora japonica, a plant of the Leguminosae family. Harvest in spring and summer and sun-dried.

[Chemical composition] Contains trace amounts of rutin ~4.48% (some say 6.4%).

【Properties and flavors】 ①《Rihuazi Bencao》: "neutral, non-toxic."

【Meridian】 Depei Materia Medica: "enters the foot Jueyin and Yangming meridians."

【Functions and indications】 Treat epilepsy, high fever, intestinal wind, hematuria, hemorrhoids, scabies, eczema, and carbuncle.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 0.5-1 liang; or made into powder. For external use: mash and apply.

[Additional prescription] ① Treat cholera vomiting and diarrhea, restlessness and confusion: 1 fen of licorice (roasted until slightly red, file), 1 liang of Sophora japonica leaves, 1 liang of mulberry leaves. Pound and sieve into powder. Take three grams each time, add a medium bowl of water, boil until six parts are left, remove the residue, and drink it while warm at any time. (Sheng Hui Fang)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Rihuazi Materia Medica"

Through the description above, we know what Sophora japonica leaves are and what effects they have. Sophora japonica leaves have high medicinal value and are beneficial to improving the immune system, making them a worthy choice for us.