The efficacy and function of the leaves of Lithops multiflora

We know that there are many kinds of Chinese medicinal materials, and Polystichum multiflorum leaves is one of them. In order for the leaves of the Polygonum multiflorum to play their role correctly and scientifically, it is necessary to master the method of eating it, because different medicinal materials have their own unique nutrition and efficacy. Let’s study it below.

【Alias】 Sweet tea

[Source] The leaves of the Fagaceae plant Polystachya . Harvested in spring and summer.

[Original form] Evergreen tree, 7 to 15 meters high. Bark gray-brown; twigs glabrous. Simple leaves are alternate; ovate-lanceolate to nearly elliptical, 12-20 cm long, 5-8 cm wide, gradually pointed at the apex, cuneate at the base, entire, with grayish-white scales on the underside, and glabrous; petiole 1.5-2 cm long. The female inflorescence is often terminal and 15 to 20 cm long. The infructescence is 22-25 cm long, with dense fruits; 3-5 cupules are united, with short stalks or almost sessile, shallow disc-shaped, surrounding the base of the nut, 7-13 mm in diameter, 2-4 mm high; bracts are triangular, attached to the cupules, and arranged in a ring. The nut is chestnut in color, oval in shape, 1 to 1.5 cm in diameter, 1.2 to 1.6 cm long, with a rounded base and only the center and cupule fused; the navel is deeply sunken.

[Habitat distribution] It grows in warm mountains and grows best in valleys with moist and fertile soil. Distributed throughout the south of the Yangtze River.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet.

【Functions and indications】Treats hypertension.

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

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From Jinhua's "Selection of Commonly Used Chinese Herbal Medicine Single Prescriptions"

The above describes some ways to eat the leaves of the multi-spike stonecrop. Although many medicinal herbs can be eaten, we must remind everyone that Chinese medicines generally cannot be taken indiscriminately and should be used according to your own situation.