The efficacy and function of the leaves of Dafeng

Dafeng medicinal leaves are a very familiar medicinal material with unusual effects and functions. They are the key to cure many diseases. Let's have a deeper understanding of Dafeng medicinal leaves!

[Alias] Rhamnus slender-leaved leaves.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The leaves of Rhamnus napelensis (Wall.) Laws., a plant of the Rhamnaceae family.

[Original form] Nepal buckthorn is an upright or vine-like shrub. The branches are without thorns, the young branches are covered with short soft hairs, which fall off later, and the branchlets have many obvious lenticels. Leaves are alternate; petioles are 1.2-2cm long and glabrous; leaf blades are thick papery or nearly leathery, of varying sizes, leaflets are nearly circular or ovate, 2-5cm long and 1.5-2.5cm wide; large leaves are broadly elliptical or elliptical-oblong, 6-17 (-20)cm long and 3-10cm wide, with rounded and gradually pointed apex, rounded base, and obtusely serrated margins, dark green and glabrous above, and only tufts of hair in the vein axils below. Axillary cymes or thyrses with short branches at the bottom, up to 12 cm long, with the axis of the inflorescence covered with short soft hairs; flowers are unisexual, dioecious. 5-base; sepals long triangular, pointed at the apex, covered with fine hairs on the outside; petals spoon-shaped, obtuse or slightly concave at the apex, clawed at the base, equal to or slightly shorter than the stamens; petals of female flowers fall early; there are 5 reduced stamens; ovary spherical, 3-chambered, style 3-lobed to half-cleft. The drupe is obovate-spherical, about 6 mm long, with a persistent calyx tube at the base and 3 cores. There are 3 seeds with longitudinal grooves on the back. The flowering period is from May to September, and the fruiting period is from August to November.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in sparse or dense forests, or shrubs below 1800m above sea level.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; Cold

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies; dispels wind and dampness. Mainly used for poisonous snake bites; burns caused by water or fire; traumatic injuries; rheumatoid arthritis; rheumatoid arthritis; eczema; ringworm

【Usage and Dosage】 For external use: take appropriate amount, mash and apply or take juice and apply.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the introduction of the Chinese medicinal herb Dafeng leaves in the above article, we can clearly see that the Chinese medicinal herb Dafeng leaves have many effects and functions. Therefore, in the future, everyone might as well learn more about Chinese medicines such as Dafengyaoye in their lives.