The efficacy and function of mulberry leaves

As a very common Chinese medicinal material in daily life, Chesangzai leaves have high medicinal and nutritional value to the human body, and are not too difficult to purchase. Let's analyze several aspects of the leaves of Chesanzao.

[Source] It is the leaves of Salix babylonica, a plant of the Sapindaceae family. It can be harvested throughout the year and used fresh or dried.

[Original form] Willow of Po, also known as: iron broom, Mingzi firewood, Ming oil, fried rice firewood, hairy milk, white stone neem, stream willow.

[Habitat distribution] Growing on barren slopes, sandy land and small bushes. Distributed in Yunnan, Sichuan, Guangxi, Guangdong, Fujian, Taiwan and other places.

【Nature and flavor】Light, neutral.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat, drains away dampness, reduces swelling and detoxifies.

[Additional prescription] ① To treat dribbling urination and stranguria: 1 to 2 liang of fresh leaves of Cistanche deserticola. Decoction in water and add winter honey.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

Chesangzaiye is a medicinal material that has existed for a long time. It is recorded in many Chinese medicine books, which shows that Chesangzaiye does have good medicinal value.