The efficacy and function of Smilax china leaves

Most Chinese medicinal materials have good effects in treating diseases, such as Smilax china leaves. Below we will give a basic introduction to the relevant information about Smilax china leaves.

[Source] It is the leaves of Smilax china, a plant of the Liliaceae family.

【Original morphology】 The plant morphology is detailed in the entry for "Smilax china".

【Chemical composition】 The leaves contain rutin.

[Properties and flavors] "Lu Canyan Materia Medica": "warm, non-toxic."

【Functions and indications】 Treat edema, furuncle, swelling, ecthyma, and burns.

[Usage and Dosage] For internal use: soak in wine. For external use: mash and apply or grind into powder and apply.

[Additional prescription] For treating various malignant diseases, boils, and swellings: Use one leaf of Vajra vine, apply it on the sore, and wait until clear water comes out. Use again if it has not healed. (Lu Canyan Materia Medica)

[Clinical application] Treatment of burns: Use fresh Smilax china leaves (do not use fallen or dead leaves), put them in a pot to dry, grind them into powder, sieve them, and mix them with appropriate amount of sesame oil. Apply to the injured area 2 to 3 times a day. Five cases were treated. Except for one case who was cured and discharged after 19 days due to concurrent infection, the other four cases were cured within 3 to 7 days without the need for analgesics. According to the treatment results of 9 cases, it was found that in addition to having obvious analgesic effect, the paste of Smilax china leaf also has a strong astringent effect and can control infection. 24 hours after applying the medicine, the redness of the first-degree wound surface subsided; for superficial second-degree and deep wounds, the fluid in the blisters was gradually absorbed and dried after 48 hours, wrinkles appeared on the blister epidermis, and new epithelium grew under the blisters. Among the 9 cases, except for one case that took a long time to heal due to lack of debridement, the rest healed within seven days without any scars.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Rihuazi Materia Medica"

The unique living environment gives Smilax china leaves magical effects. After the introduction above, I believe everyone has a certain understanding. I hope that everyone can learn more about this in daily life, and be able to solve the difficulties in life while increasing experience.