Effects and functions of dried sandalwood leaves

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

[Source] Medicinal material source: The leaves of the plant sandalwood family.

[Original form] 1. Shrub or small tree, 2-5m high. The branches are slender and triangular in shape when young. The leaves are thin leathery, gray-green, elliptic-lanceolate or elliptic-obovate, 2.5-6cm long, 0.6-2cm wide, pointed at the apex with a short tip, gradually narrowing at the base and extending downward to form a short petiole. Flowers are small; 2-4 male flowers are gathered in small cymes; pedicels are 4-8mm long; perianth is about 4mm in diameter, with 3 lobes; disk is fleshy and curved; 3 stamens, filaments are very short, and the sterile ovary is a tiny protrusion located in the center of the disk; female flowers are solitary, occasionally 4 or 3 flowers are clustered; there are 2 bracts; the top of the pedicel is swollen; the disk and stamens are like male flowers, but the stamens are sterile; bisexual flowers look like female flowers, but have developed stamens; ovules are usually 3, and the stigma is 3-lobed. The drupe is nearly spherical, with a circular disc scar at the tip, orange-yellow to red when ripe, light black when dry, and 8-10mm in diameter. The flowering period is April-May, and the fruiting period is October.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: 1. Growing in hillside bushes or on the edge of stone cliffs.

【Properties】 Identification: The leaves are mostly wrinkled, with gray-green to gray-brown surface. The complete one is elliptical-lanceolate or elliptical-obovate, 2.5-6cm long, 0.6-2cm wide, pointed at the tip, with a short tip, the base gradually narrows, and extends downward to form a short handle. It is brittle and easily broken. It has a fragrant smell and a slightly bitter taste.

【Chemical composition】 The leaves contain tannins.

【Nature and flavor】 Astringent; slightly bitter; cool

【Functions and indications】Removes blood stasis and relieves sore toxins. Mainly used for carbuncle, scabies, knife wound and fracture

【Usage and Dosage】 For external use: appropriate amount, crush fresh product and apply; grind into powder and sprinkle or decoct in water and wash.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

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