What are the medicinal values ​​of the leaves?

Normally when we treat diseases, we find that among the Chinese medicines we take, there are some leaves. In fact, there are many leaves that can be used as medicines, and the medicinal value of each leaf is different. We need to classify and treat diseases according to the medicinal value of each leaf. So, what is the medicinal value of leaves? Let’s have a brief understanding through the following introduction.

Drinking pine leaves as a beverage can increase appetite, eliminate fatigue, and prevent various diseases caused by vitamin deficiency. It has certain therapeutic effects on gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer and liver disease.

Platycladus orientalis leaves have the effects of cooling blood and stopping bleeding, removing phlegm and relieving cough. It can be used to treat various internal and external bleeding, such as vomiting blood, hemoptysis, traumatic bleeding and chronic bronchitis. Use raw after drying in the shade or stir-fry until charred, 10-15 grams each time, decocted in water. Grind into powder and sprinkle on the bleeding area. Take 60 grams of fresh product, add appropriate amount of white wine, soak for 7 days, apply the juice on the scalp, it has the effect of stopping ulcers and can reduce hair loss.

Loquat leaves have the effects of resolving phlegm and relieving cough, harmonizing the stomach and relieving vomiting. It can be used for cough, asthma, thick sputum, nausea, vomiting, thirst and excessive drinking. Take 10-15 grams each time, either alone or in prescriptions, decocted in water and taken orally.

Mulberry leaves have the effects of dispelling wind and heat, clearing the liver and improving eyesight. It is used to treat colds, fever, dizziness, headache, cough and sore throat. It can also be used for symptoms such as dry and painful eyes, redness, swelling and tears. It also has the effect of cooling blood and stopping bleeding. Take 5-10 grams each time, decocted in water and taken orally. For external use, the decoction can be used to wash eyes.

Paulownia leaves have the effect of dispelling wind and dampness. It can be used for rheumatic pain, limb numbness, and hemiplegia. Use it raw after drying, 5-15 grams each time, decocted in water. Grinding it into powder and taking it has the effect of lowering blood pressure and can be used to treat hypertension.

The juice extracted from the mashed Ailanthus altissima leaves can treat gray baldness and hair loss.

Through the above introduction, we know the medicinal value of the leaves. Generally, when we use it in daily life, we mainly take Chinese medicine. It can carry out targeted treatment for certain diseases of the body. When treating, we must pay attention to following the doctor's instructions and not take it on your own.