The efficacy and function of the leaves of the oblong-leaved elm

The branches and leaves of the oblong-leaved elm are a kind of medicinal material that can treat many diseases. If consumed scientifically and healthily, they can bring great benefits to our physical health and disease treatment. Now let’s take a closer look at the effects and eating methods of the branches and leaves of the oblong-leaved elm.

【English name】 Swida oblonga (Wall) Sojak

[Source] Medicinal material source: The branches and leaves of the Cornus officinalis plant of the Cornaceae family.

[Original form] Green shrubs or trees, 2-16m high. The bark is gray-brown and smooth; branches over 2 years old have sparse lenticels and are densely covered with silky gray short hairs. Leaves are opposite; petiole is 6-19mm long, densely covered with gray silky hairs; leaf blade is leathery, oblong or elliptic-oblong, 6-13cm long, 1.6-4cm wide, acuminate at apex, cuneate at base, slightly recurved at margin; lateral veins are 4-5 pairs. The cyme is corymbose, terminal, 5-6.5cm long; the flowers are small, milky white; the calyx teeth are triangular-ovate, longer than the disk; the petals are oblong; there are 4 stamens; the ovary is obconical, with sparse short soft hairs. The drupe is spherical, black, and 5-6mm in diameter. The flowering period is September-October, and the fruiting period is May-June of the following year.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; astringent; cool

【Functions and indications】Detoxification and healing of sores. Mainly used for boils and furuncle; dermatitis

[Usage and Dosage] For external use: take appropriate amount, decoct in water for washing; or grind into powder and sprinkle on; or mash fresh product and apply on the affected area.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

After understanding some of the effects and common knowledge of the branches and leaves of the oblong-leaved elm, I hope that everyone will use scientific methods in the process of consumption to make it play a greater role.