What are the medicinal values ​​of iron leaves?

Cycas revoluta is a common evergreen plant, its scientific name is Cycas revoluta. Cycads can be seen in many places in our country. Some people also like to plant them at their doorsteps. Not only are they ornamental, they are also considered a "treasure for the house" in terms of feng shui. In fact, the use value of the cycad tree is very high, especially the leaves of the cycad tree have many medicinal values. So, let’s take a look at the medicinal value of the leaves of the iron tree.

Medicinal value

Function and indications

Leaves: astringent, hemostatic, detoxifying and analgesic. Used for various bleeding, gastritis, gastric ulcer, hypertension, neuralgia, amenorrhea, and cancer.

Flowers: regulate qi and relieve pain, strengthen the kidneys and consolidate essence. Used for stomachache, spermatorrhea, leucorrhea, and dysmenorrhea.

Seeds: Calm the liver and lower blood pressure. Used for high blood pressure.

Root: dispels wind, activates collaterals, and nourishes the kidneys. Used for hemoptysis due to pulmonary tuberculosis, toothache due to kidney deficiency, low back pain, leucorrhea, numbness and pain in rheumatic joints, and traumatic injuries.

Dosage and administration: 1-2 liang for leaves and flowers; 3-5 qian for seeds and roots.

Notice

Cycad seeds and the core of the stem are poisonous, so use with caution.

Nature and flavor

Sweet, bland, neutral, slightly toxic. This species is a poisonous plant, and its toxicity is that the seeds and the pith at the top of the stem are slightly poisonous. People will feel dizzy and vomit after being poisoned. Residents of the Ryukyu Islands have suffered poisoning from consuming starch made from this plant, with symptoms including loss of sweating, vomiting, loss of consciousness, and even death.

Additional prescription

"Hua Jing": The leaves are two or three feet long, and each leaf has fine pointed petals, like phoenix feathers, so it is named Phoenix Tail Banana. It is also said that it can prevent fire hazards. Therefore, it is also called fire-avoiding banana. This plant grows very slowly and has a lifespan of about 200 years. Cycas revoluta cultivated in the Yangtze River Basin and northern regions often do not bloom throughout their lives.

"Nanyue Notes" says: Cycas revoluta is iron-colored with a slight red tint all over, and because it is difficult to grow, it is also called the iron tree.

The above is an introduction to the medicinal value of the leaves of the cycad tree. It can be seen that not only the leaves of the cycad tree have high medicinal value, but the whole body of the cycad tree is a treasure. The medicinal value of iron tree can be well utilized. It can play a good role in astringing and stopping bleeding, detoxifying and relieving pain, lowering blood pressure, etc., so we can make good use of iron tree to treat diseases.