The efficacy and function of jujube leaves

For Chinese medicinal materials such as jujube leaves, we should first understand its medicinal value and precautions before consuming it. The following is an introduction about jujube leaves. I hope you can read it carefully, which will be of great help for your consumption.

[Source] It is the leaves of the jujube plant of the Rhamnaceae family.

【Original morphology】For details about the plant morphology, please refer to the entry for "jujube".

[Chemical composition] The leaves contain wax alcohol, protoopine and berberine, with a total amount of 0.2%.

【Properties and flavors】 ①《Bencao Gangmu》: "warm, non-toxic."

【Functions and indications】 Treats fever and sores in children.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction. For external use: decoct in water and wash.

[Additional prescription] ① For treating children with persistent hot temper after periodic qi attack: a handful of jujube leaves (cut), one ounce of ephedra (remove the roots and nodes), a handful of scallion whites (cut), and one fen of fragrant beans. For the above medicines, boil a large cup of boy's urine until it is reduced to five parts. Remove the residue and take two he of the warm medicine for children aged three or four years old, three to four times a day. According to the size of the child, add or subtract the amount as you wish. (The second son of Zaoye in Shenghuifang)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Shennong's Herbal Classic".

From the above introduction to jujube leaves, we can see that jujube leaves are of great help to the human body. They can improve some bad symptoms of the human body and are a very useful medicinal material for the human body.