The efficacy and function of octagonal lotus leaves

Everyone is familiar with the leaves of the star anise. They have a long history and are very effective in regulating the body and treating diseases. They are a good choice for health preservation. Let’s take a look together.

【English name】 leaf of Common Dysosma

【Other name】 Podophyllum leaf

[Source] Medicinal material source: The leaves of Berberidaceae plants Illuminating, Hexagram and Illuminating.

[Original form] 1. Oleander, perennial herb, with erect stems, 20-30cm high. Unbranched, glabrous, light green. The rhizome is thick, horizontal, and has obvious bowl-shaped nodes. There is one, sometimes two, peltate leaves on the stem; petiole 10-15cm long; leaf blade round, about 30cm in diameter, often deeply lobed almost to the middle of the leaf, with 4-9 shallow or deep lobes on the margin, lobes cuneate-oblong or ovate-elliptic, 2.5-9cm long, 5-7cm wide, with sharp tips and needle-like serrations on the margins, glabrous above, densely or sparsely pubescent below. 5-8 flowers are arranged in umbels, borne near the leaves above the base of the petiole; the pedicels are thin, about 5 cm long, the flowers are drooping, and the corolla is dark in color; there are 6 sepals, sparsely hairy on the outside; there are 6 petals, spoon-shaped and obovate, about 2.5 cm long; there are 6 stamens, with prominent septa; the ovary is superior, 1-chambered, with a large, shield-shaped stigma. The berries are oval or ovate. Many seeds. The flowering period is from April to June, and the fruiting period is from August to October.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: 1. Grown in the shade and moist places under forests on hillsides at an altitude of 300-2200m. There is a small amount of cultivation.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; pungent; neutral

【Meridian】 Lung meridian

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies; relieves cough and asthma. Mainly used for carbuncle, furuncle, wheezing and cough

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 6-10g; fresh leaves 15-30g; or mashed into juice. For external use: take appropriate amount, mash and apply, or apply as a patch.

[Additional prescription] ① Treat asthma: 1 liang of fresh leaves of Illustrated Lotus and 2 dried persimmons. Decoction in water and add brown sugar. (Fujian Chinese Herbal Medicine)②Treat back carbuncle: Use a needle to pierce fine holes in the fresh leaves of Illustrated Lotus, soak them in rice water to soften them, apply them to the affected area, and change them twice a day. (Fujian Chinese Herbal Medicine)

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the introduction of the effects and functions of the octagonal lotus leaves, everyone knows its magic. In fact, there are many seemingly ordinary people or things in life that contain power that we cannot imagine. Now that everyone knows the magical therapeutic effects and functions of the star anise leaves, you can try it to test whether it is effective.