The efficacy and function of Pittosporum glossyii leaves

Recently, major TV channels have launched various health programs, and food programs have also introduced special health-preserving dietary therapy methods. In all aspects, it is shown that the concept of health preservation is gradually deepening in people's understanding. Next, we will introduce a health-preserving medicinal material, Pittosporum tobira leaves.

【English name】 Leaf of Glabrousleaf Pittosporum

【Alias】 A Cloud Leaf

[Source] Medicinal material source: The leaves of Pittosporum tobira, a plant of the Pittosporum family.

[Original form] Pittosporum glossyii, an evergreen shrub, 2-3m tall. The upper branches are sometimes whorled and the whole plant is glabrous. Simple leaves are alternate; petiole is 5-10mm long; leaf blade is thin leathery, obovate-elliptical or oblanceolate, 6-10cm long, 1-3.5cm wide, with short pointed or acuminate tip, cuneate base, green above, light green below, slightly wavy edge; midrib is prominent. Umbels 1-4 branches, born at the top of twigs, usually with 6-13 flowers; flowers are yellow, about 7mm in diameter; pedicels are 10-15mm long and smooth; calyx is united at the base, 5-lobed, the lobes are broadly ovate, 2mm long, smooth, and hairy on the edges; petals 5, separate, oblanceolate, 8-10mm long; stamens 5, alternate with petals, 4-7mm long; ovary oblong, glabrous, style 3mm long, stigma slightly enlarged. The capsule is ovate or elliptical, 2-2.5cm long, 3-lobed, each lobe contains about 6 seeds, and the pericarp is thin and leathery. The seeds are large, nearly round, 5-6mm long, and red. The flowering period is April and the fruit ripening period is September.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grown in shady and moist forests, hillsides, and stream sides.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; pungent; slightly warm

【Functions and indications】Reduce swelling and detoxify; stop bleeding. Mainly used for poisonous snake bites; carbuncle, boil, ulcer, burns caused by water or fire; traumatic bleeding

[Usage and Dosage] For external use: appropriate amount, crush the fresh product and apply; or decoct in water and wash; or grind the dry product into powder and sprinkle.

[Additional prescription] 1. To treat snake bites, boils, swelling and allergic dermatitis: mash a fresh cloud leaf and apply it externally or boil it in water for washing.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Everyone should know the effects and functions of Pittosporum tobira leaves. Pittosporum tobira leaves have high medicinal value and are very common Chinese medicinal materials. They are very good for our body.