The efficacy and function of mountain orange leaves

Everyone is familiar with mountain citrus leaves. Mountain citrus leaves have a long history and are very effective in regulating the body and treating diseases. They are a good choice for health preservation. Let’s take a look together.

[Alias] Golden bean leaf (Guangdong Traditional Chinese Medicine).

[Source] It is the leaves of the Rutaceae plant Citrus aurantium . It can be harvested throughout the year and sun-dried.

[Original form] Mountain tangerine (Bencao Qiuyuan), also known as: mountain tangerine (Lingbiao Luyi), kumquat, mountain kumquat (Julu), mountain kumquat (Compendium of Materia Medica).

【Habitat distribution】Mostly cultivated in orchards. Distributed in Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Zhejiang, Jiangxi and other places. Produced in Guangdong.

[Properties] The dried leaves are oblong to rectangular, or obovate, 4-8 cm long, 2-3 cm wide, slightly leathery, with pinnate veins, the main vein protruding on the back of the leaf, bare on both sides, yellow-green on the underside, dark green or brown-green on the upper side. When viewed against light, it is covered with transparent glandular dots. Sometimes with parts of young branches. Slight fragrance.

[Nature and flavor] "Ben Cao Qiu Yuan": "spicy, warm."

【Functions and indications】 ① "Compendium of Materia Medica": "It can dispel wind, disperse blood stasis and promote new blood circulation, and can be used to treat bruises and stop dry cough (same as pig intestines)."

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 2 to 4 qian. For external use: mash and apply.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Ben Cao Qiu Yuan"

Above we introduced what mountain citrus leaves are. We know that mountain citrus leaves are actually a kind of Chinese medicinal material that can bring us health benefits and have almost no major side effects, so you might as well try it in your spare time.