The efficacy and function of winterberry leaves

The development of Western medicine has brought some crises to traditional Chinese medicine. But traditional Chinese medicine still has many magical aspects. Let’s talk about the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine berry leaves.

[Source] It is the leaves or whole herb of the Rosaceae plant Ribotanica oleifera .

[Original form] Cold berry (Compendium of Materia Medica), also known as: lung-shaped grass, water-floating sand, cold thorn bubble, mountain fire berry, large thorn wave.

[Habitat distribution] It grows under the shade of trees on hillsides and along mountain roads. Distributed in Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Hubei, Sichuan, Fujian, Taiwan and other places.

【Nature and flavor】 Sour, flat, non-toxic.

【Functions and indications】It can nourish yin and benefit essence, and is used as a tonic.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 3-5 qian (1-2 liang for fresh product).

【Note】 Do not use if you have a cold or cough.

[Additional prescription] ① Treating coughing up blood due to lung (tuberculosis) disease: 1 liang of fresh berry leaves (5 qian of dried ones), 1 liang of rock sugar. Stew in boiling water, twice a day. (The following properties and flavors are from "Fujian Folk Herbs")

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

This article introduces some basic knowledge about the medicinal herb winterberry leaf. Winterberry leaf is very effective in treating some related diseases of the human body. Moreover, winterberry leaves have a certain regulating effect on the body and can be consumed in moderation.