The efficacy and function of banana leaves

Banana leaf is a very common Chinese medicine and also a very important medicinal material. We need to pay attention to it. Banana leaves can be used in combination with other medicines, and we need to take them appropriately according to our physical condition. Let’s take a look at the main effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine banana leaves.

[Source] The leaves of the banana plant of the Musaceae family can be harvested throughout the year.

【Original morphology】 The plant morphology is detailed in the entry for "Banana Root".

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, mild, cold.

【Meridian】 "Ben Cao Zai Xin": "enters the heart and liver meridians."

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat, promotes diuresis and detoxifies. Treat fever, heatstroke, athlete's foot, carbuncle, heat toxin, and burns.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction. For external use: mash and apply or grind into powder and apply.

[Additional prescription] ① To treat the initial stage of swelling and infection: Grind banana leaves into powder and apply it with ginger juice. (Sheng Hui Fang)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Compendium of Materia Medica".

The above content is an introduction to the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine banana leaves. I hope it can bring you some help. The culture of traditional Chinese medicine is profound and extensive. When treating diseases, we need to choose different medicines according to the different diseases to better help the body relieve troubles.