The efficacy and function of white jasmine leaves

Modern medical research believes that white jasmine leaves contain many nutrients that are beneficial to the human body. As a traditional Chinese medicine, the efficacy and function of white jasmine leaves have been widely recognized. Let's take a look at its specific situation.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The leaves of the white jasmine plant of the Magnoliaceae family.

[Original form] It is a tree, 10-20m high. In colder areas, it often appears as a shrub, only 1-2m high. The bark is gray, and the young branches are densely covered with light yellowish white soft hairs, which gradually fall off. Leaves are alternate; petiole 1.5-2cm long; stipule scar is one-third or one-quarter of the petiole; leaves are thin leathery; leaf blades are oblong or lanceolate-elliptic, 10-27cm long, 4-9.5cm wide, apex long acuminate or caudate-acuminate, base cuneate, glabrous on both sides or sparsely pubescent beneath. The flowers are white, fragrant, and solitary in leaf axils; there are more than 10 perianths, about 3 cm long; there are many stamens, the filaments are flat, and the top of the connective extends out to form a growth head; the stamen group has a petiole, about 4 mm long, and there are many carpels, usually some of which are underdeveloped, forming sparse aggregate fruits. The flowering period is from April to September, with peak in summer and rare fruiting.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: suitable for warm and humid climate and fertile and loose soil.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; Pungent; Neutral

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and promotes diuresis; relieves cough and resolves phlegm. Mainly used for urinary tract infection; urinary difficulty; bronchitis

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction 9-30g. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash fresh product for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is an introduction to the effects and functions of white jasmine leaves. If you want to eat white jasmine leaves, it is best to consult a Chinese medicine doctor. I hope this helps you all.