The efficacy and function of yellow peel leaves

Huangpi leaves are a common Chinese medicine. Huangpi leaves can be used for medicinal purposes as well as for food. Moreover, the effects and functions of Huangpi leaves are quite comprehensive. Let’s take a look at them together.

[Other names] Oily skin, oily plum

[Source] Clausena lansium (Lour.) Skeels, a plant of the Rutaceae family, is used as medicine using its roots, leaves, fruits and seeds . Roots and leaves are collected throughout the year; fruits are picked when ripe and dried in the sun; seeds (cores) are collected and dried in the sun.

[Nature and flavor] Leaves: bitter, pungent, neutral.

【Functions and indications】Leaves: Relieve exterior symptoms and dissipate heat, relieve gas and resolve phlegm. Used to prevent and treat influenza, epidemic meningitis, malaria, and treat colds and fever.

[Usage and Dosage] The leaves, roots and cores are 3 to 5 qian each; the fruit is 0.5 to 1 liang.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

[Source] Records of Collecting Medicinal Herbs in Lingnan

Above we introduced what kumquat leaves are. We know that kumquat leaves have very comprehensive effects and functions, so we can use kumquat leaves as a means of regulating the body in daily life.