The efficacy and function of the white leaf

Fanbai leaves are a common Chinese medicine in clinical practice and have high health value. For people with poor physical constitution, eating Fanbai leaves can greatly improve their physical health. Today I will introduce Fanbai leaves to you.

【Alias】 Xiao Guanzhong

[Source] It is the root of Potentilla villosa, a plant of the Rosaceae family. Dig up in spring, autumn and winter, wash, slice and dry.

[Original form] Perennial herb, 15 to 40 cm tall, covered with long white hairs. The roots are thick, dark brown, and have a few lateral roots. The stem is erect and branched. The basal leaves are odd-pinnate compound leaves with 5 to 7 leaflets, all of which are rectangular-obovate to oblong, 1 to 2 cm long, 5 to 10 mm wide, truncated at the apex, cuneate at the base, lateral leaflets are oblique, with irregular serrations on the edges and a sharp tip at the apex, densely covered with long, soft hairs on the upper side, white on the lower side, and the lower two leaflets are very small and far apart; the petiole is 4 to 9 cm long. The stem petioles are short. Cymes, with 3-5 flowers, yellow, 1.5-2 cm in diameter; 5 petals, broadly obovate, 7-8 mm long, apex slightly emarginate. Achenes are ovate, about 0.5 mm long, and brownish yellow.

[Habitat distribution] Growing in hillside wilderness. Distributed in Yunnan and Sichuan.

【Nature and flavor】 Astringent, slightly bitter, neutral.

【Functions and indications】Digestion and promoting the flow of Qi. Treats stomach pain caused by food accumulation and dysentery.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 3 to 5 qian.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Commonly Used Herbs in Kunming Folk Culture"

The above is a brief introduction to the effects of the leaves of the herb. I hope it can be helpful to all my friends. In general, the health-preserving effects of the leaves of the herb are very powerful. Therefore, you can use the leaves of the herb in your daily life to better promote your health.