The efficacy and function of mountain black pearl leaves

The leaves of the mountain aconite are a very common Chinese medicine. Although it is very common, it has many magical effects. Let’s take a look at it below.

[Source] Medicinal material source: leaves or branches of Syzygium wilfordii, a plant of the Myrtaceae family.

[Original form] Syzygium grijsii (Hance) Merr. et Perry [Eugenia grijsii Hance] is also known as: three-leaf red nan, mountain black bead, bell fruit, fragrant snow fruit, foreign firewood golden sprout, rice sieve wood "Fujian Materia Medica", Wisteria fruit "National Compilation of Chinese Herbal Medicines", fire sticky ant, golden pheasant wood "Guangxi Medicinal Plant List". Shrub, about 1.5m high. The young branches are slender, have four edges, and turn dark brown when dry. Leaves are usually arranged in whorls of three; petiole 1-2mm long; leaf blade leathery, narrowly oblong or narrowly lanceolate, 1.5-2cm long, 5-7mm wide, obtuse or slightly pointed at apex, cuneate at base, dark brown and dull above when dry, slightly lighter below with many glandular dots; pinnate veins, dense lateral veins, more obvious below. The cyme is terminal, 1-1.5cm long, with few flowers; the pedicel is 3-4mm long, with white flowers; the calyx tube is 2mm long, with very short calyx teeth; there are 4 petals, separated, nearly round, about 2mm long, with many stamens, about 5mm long; the ovary is inferior, with the style the same length as the stamens. The fruit is spherical, 4-5mm in diameter. Flowering and fruiting period is from May to September.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; slightly astringent; neutral

【Functions and indications】Detoxification and sore healing; antiperspirant. Mainly for burns and night sweats

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 6-15g. For external use: take appropriate amount, decoct in water for washing or mash and apply.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is a brief introduction to the leaves of the mountain aconite. Through this we can understand that the leaves of the mountain aconite contain a variety of nutrients, which are very effective in treating and preventing some diseases. In daily life, everyone can eat it under the guidance of relevant people.