The efficacy and function of hibiscus leaves

Hibiscus leaf is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. This type of medicine can cover many aspects of disease treatment, so before choosing hibiscus leaf, you must have a good understanding of it. Let us introduce it in detail below.

[Source] The leaves of Hibiscus tiliaceus, a plant of the Malvaceae family.

[Chemical composition] The leaves and stems contain dandelion acetate and β-sitosterol.

[Pharmacological action] The decoction of leaves and stems has a mild stimulant effect on the isolated guinea pig ileum, but has no significant effect on the isolated rat uterus, toad rectus abdominis muscle, rat hind limb perfusion and anesthetized dog blood pressure (0.1 g/kg intravenous injection). The above decoction is not very toxic when injected intraperitoneally into mice (1 gram per mouse is given to two mice, and no one or only one mouse dies within 24 hours). Considered non-toxic to humans.

【Nature and flavor】 ① "Compendium of Materia Medica": "sweet, neutral, non-toxic."

【Functions and indications】 Treat carbuncle, ulcer and epistaxis.

【Usage and Dosage】 For external use: mash and apply. For internal use: decoct in water, 1 to 3 qian.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Compendium of Materia Medica".

The above are some basic functions of hibiscus leaves and the way to eat hibiscus leaves, so that you will not make mistakes when eating them and can also make better use of the value of hibiscus leaves.