The efficacy and function of cypress leaves

After thousands of years of sedimentation and accumulation, the types and quantities of Chinese medicine have become quite astonishing. Therefore, choosing Chinese medicine to treat some difficult and complicated diseases always has a very good effect. Next, I would like to recommend a Chinese medicine - cypress leaves.

[Source] The branches and leaves of the Cupressus plant of the Cupressaceae family. It can be harvested throughout the year, just cut the branches and leaves and dry them in the shade.

[Original form] Cypress, also known as: fragrant cypress (from "Sanfu Old Things"), fragrant cypress, weeping cypress, broom cypress, white wood tree, dense pine, cypress, weeping cypress, cypress green tree, song cypress.

[Habitat distribution] It grows on hillsides and is often cultivated beside roads, in ancient tombs and temples. It is distributed in most parts of the country.

【Properties】 The branches and leaves are tree-like. The leaves are small, scale-shaped, with sharp tips, closely attached to the twigs, but on larger branches, the leaf tips are not closely attached but protrude like thorns; the leaf surface is yellow-green or gray-green; the twigs are brown. It is brittle and easy to break. The smell is light and the taste is astringent.

【Nature and flavor】 ①《Classification of Herbal Properties》: "Bitter."

【Functions and indications】 Treat vomiting blood, bloody diarrhea, hemorrhoids, and burns.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral administration: decoct in water, 3 to 4 qian; or grind into powder. For external use: mash and apply or grind into powder and apply.

[Additional prescription] ① Treat vomiting blood: cypress seeds and cypress leaves. Grind it into powder and mix it with wine, four grams each time.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Classification of Herbal Properties"

The above is some basic information about cypress leaves. I hope you can learn more about Chinese herbal medicine, which will be beneficial to you.