Effects and functions of Phellodendron chinense leaves

The Chinese medicinal herb Phellodendron chinense leaves is a very good Chinese medicinal material. Phellodendron chinense leaves have a very good effect in regulating the body and are also widely used in medicine. Let’s take a look together.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The leaves of Berberis nigra, a plant of the Berberidaceae family.

[Original form] Berberis nigra, a deciduous shrub, 1-2m tall. The stem is erect, with many branches at the base, young branches are brown, old branches are gray, and the thorns are single or three-branched, 1-3cm long, and dark brown. The leaves are clustered and leathery; the leaf blades are ovate, obovate or elliptical, 2.5-7cm long, 2-5cm wide, obtuse at the apex, gradually narrowed at the base, entire or sparsely serrated, green above, yellow-green below, with unclear veins. The raceme is sparse, with 3-9 flowers; the flowers are yellow, 8-12mm in diameter, and the pedicels are 5smm long; the bracts are lanceolate; the sepals are broadly ovate, light red; the petals are 6, with 2 round glands at the base; the stamens are 6; the ovary is tubular, the tip of the style is disc-shaped, and there are 6 ovules with short stalks. The berries are spherical or broadly oval, purple-black, and covered with a layer of gray powder. There are 5-6 seeds, which are wrinkled. The flowering period is May-June and the fruiting period is July-August.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing on hillsides and bushes at an altitude of 1000-1500m, and also growing on plains and river beaches.

【Function and indication】 Mainly treat pulmonary tuberculosis

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 10-15g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

After reading the above detailed introduction to the effects and functions of Phellodendron chinense leaves, I believe many friends have already known the benefits of Phellodendron chinense leaves. It can be seen that the leaves of Phellodendron chinense are very beneficial to our human body. If you need it, you might as well give it a try.