The efficacy and function of the leaves of the genus Rhizoma

There are many kinds of common Chinese medicinal materials in life. Many people don’t know how to choose when using them, such as coarse-leaved wood leaves. Therefore, before choosing, you need to have a certain understanding of its efficacy and dosage. So do you know what the efficacy and effects of coarse-leaved wood leaves are?

[Source] Medicinal material source: The leaves of the Rubiaceae plant.

【Original form】 Shrub, 1-3m high. The twigs are cylindrical, and the young parts are covered with short hairs. Leaves are opposite; petioles are 6-10mm long; stipules are small, triangular, with pointed apex, about 3mm long; leaf blades are thinly leathery, oblong or oblong-lanceolate, 12-18 (-25) cm long, 2.5-6 cm wide; apex acuminate, base broadly cuneate or obtuse, and covered with short hairs on the underside. Flowers are bunched in leaf axils with 3-5 in number; flowers are sessile; calyx is bell-shaped, 3-4mm long, pubescent, 4-lobed at the apex, lobes are ovate, recurved, and involute at the edges; corolla is white or slightly bluish, about 8mm long, corolla is about 4mm long, pubescent on the outside, 5-6-lobed at the apex, lobes are lanceolate, apex folded and thick; the number of stamens and ovary chambers is the same as the number of corolla lobes. The drupe is spherical, pubescent, 5-6 mm in diameter, and blue when ripe. The flowering period is between spring and summer.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; Cold

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and removes dampness. Mainly for damp-heat jaundice

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 6-15g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is a detailed description of the effects and eating methods of Coptis chinensis leaves. Medicines like Coptis chinensis leaves are very effective in treating diseases. However, it should be noted that when using Coptis chinensis leaves, they need to be used in moderation and should not be used too much, otherwise it will not be of any benefit to the body.