The efficacy and function of black face leaves

When it comes to black-faced leaves, we are all familiar with them. Black-faced leaves are not only edible but also have very high medicinal effects. Eating black-faced leaves regularly can have very good health-preserving and health-care effects.

[Other names] Black-faced god, ghost-drawn talisman, dark ghost wood, green ordinary wood, armored general, night orchid tea, pot lid, four-eyed grass, black lacquer mortar, green lacquer, mountain tree orchid

[Source] Breynia fruticosa (L.) Hook. f., a plant of the genus Breynia in the Euphorbiaceae family, is used as medicine with its roots and leaves . It can be harvested throughout the year, washed, sliced ​​and dried.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly bitter, cool. Slightly poisonous.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies, disperses blood stasis, relieves pain and relieves itching. Root: Acute gastroenteritis, tonsillitis, bronchitis, urinary tract stones, postpartum uterine contraction pain, rheumatoid arthritis. Leaves: Used externally to treat burns, eczema, allergic dermatitis, skin itching, and vaginitis.

[Usage and Dosage] 2 to 3 qian of root; appropriate amount of leaves for external use, boil fresh branches and leaves in water and wash with them, or mash them and take out the juice to apply on them.

【Note】 Pregnant women should not take this medicine.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】Guangzhou Air Force "Handbook of Commonly Used Chinese Herbal Medicines"

This article introduces to us what black-faced leaves are. We know that black-faced leaves have very high medicinal effects, but we must remind everyone that black-faced leaves are generally not to be eaten indiscriminately, otherwise it will cause serious consequences. I hope everyone will treat it with caution.