The efficacy and function of Isatis indigo leaf
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Isatis indigotica is not unfamiliar to everyone. It is a relatively precious Chinese medicine, especially in clearing away heat, detoxifying and stopping bleeding. There are also many friends who often search for the effects and functions of Isatis indigotica on the Internet. Here experts point out that Isatis indigotica is not suitable for everyone, especially for pregnant women, who should not eat it. The main producing areas of Isatis indigotica are Hebei, Henan, Jiangsu, Anhui and other places. As for the efficacy and functions of Isatis indigotica, it is traditionally believed that it has a good effect of removing heat and detoxifying. In addition, there are many other benefits of Isatis indigotica. The medicinal properties of Isatis indigo leaf : Isatis leaf The dried leaves are wrinkled into clumps, sometimes broken, and are gray-green or yellow-brown. The complete leaves are oblong to oblong-oblanceolate, 4 to 11 cm long, 1 to 3 cm wide, entire or wavy; obtuse at the apex, gradually narrowing at the base, extending into a wing shape, with sometimes visible dot-like protrusions on the upper side, and a distinct midrib on the lower side. The petiole is 5 to 7 cm long and slightly concave on the ventral side. The texture is brittle and easily broken. The smell is weak and the taste is slightly bitter. The best leaves are large, sessile, and dark gray-green in color. It is mainly produced in Jiangsu, Anhui, Hebei, Henan, Zhejiang and other places. What are the functions and indications of Isatis indigo leaf? Clears away heat, detoxifies, cools blood and stops bleeding. It is used to treat fever, thirst, influenza, acute infectious hepatitis, bacillary dysentery, acute gastroenteritis, acute pneumonia, erysipelas, hematemesis, epistaxis, jaundice, dysentery, throat paralysis, mouth ulcers, carbuncles and swelling. Dosage and Administration: For internal use: decoct in water, 3-5 qian (1-2 liang for fresh); or mash into juice. For external use: mash and apply or decoct in water for washing. 1. "Bie Lu": "It can treat headaches, high fever, and mouth sores caused by seasonal qi." "Blue leaf juice can kill hundreds of drug poisons, and can also detoxify wolfsbane and schisandra." 2. Tao Hongjing: "This is often used in cold treatment prescriptions, and it is good for removing heat and toxicity." "Blue juice can remove toxicity. Apply the juice to the five hearts to relieve restlessness. It is also very effective in treating bee and crab poison." 3. "Compendium of Materia Medica": "It is used to treat heat-toxic dysentery, jaundice, throat paralysis, and erysipelas." "The juice of the blue leaves can relieve the poison of blister beetles, dwarf lily, euphorbia pulex, cinnabar, and arsenic." With the improvement of medical technology, Isatis indigotica has been applied to more medical fields. However, we would like to remind everyone here that when purchasing Isatis indigotica, it should not be used indiscriminately. You must read the drug instructions carefully, especially for those who are preparing for pregnancy or pregnant women, you must avoid taking this drug. |
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