The efficacy and function of jute leaves

Jute leaf is a very common type of traditional Chinese medicine and is also a frequently used medicine. It has unique effects and functions in treating many diseases. Here we will tell you in detail about the effects of some traditional Chinese medicine jute leaves.

[Source] The leaves of jute , a plant of the oak family. Harvested in summer and autumn.

[Original form] Jute (Compendium of Materia Medica), also known as: Luoma (Bianmin Tuzhuan), Niuniu, Sanzhucao, Tianshisu (Yifang Jiting).

[Habitat distribution] Native to Southeast Asia; widely cultivated in southern provinces of my country.

[Chemical composition] The leaves contain jute glycoside, cyanidin monosaccharide, β-sitosterol, β-sitosterol D-glucoside and bitter jute ketone, jute alcohol and jute alcohol glycoside. Jute alcohol glycoside is the glucoside of jute alcohol aglycone. In addition, it also contains 0.4% KCl and small amounts of glucose, galactose and arabinose.

【Properties and flavors】 ① "Modern Practical Chinese Medicine": "bitter, warm, non-toxic."

【Functions and indications】Regulating Qi and stopping bleeding, draining pus and promoting tissue regeneration. Treat abdominal pain, dysentery, metrorrhagia, sores and carbuncles.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral administration; decocted in water, 2 to 3 qian. For external use: mash and apply.

[Additional prescription] ① Treating hemorrhage: Crush jute leaves and roots, boil them in wine overnight, and take it the next morning. (Nian Xiyao's Collection of Effective Prescriptions)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Supplement to Compendium of Materia Medica".

The article introduces the effects and functions of jute leaves in detail. I hope everyone can remember its common effects, which will help us to use jute leaves correctly in life. Jute leaves can effectively improve our physical fitness and are very beneficial for improving our body's immunity.