The efficacy and function of salt bran leaves

Traditional Chinese medicine is very helpful in treating certain diseases, so you can feel free when choosing herbs. Salt bran leaves are a medicinal material that is not unfamiliar to us. Do you know its effects and functions? Let's take a look.

[Source] It is the leaves of Rhus chinensis of the Anacardiaceae family.

[Original form] The plant morphology is detailed in the entry for "Salt bran".

【Chemical composition】 Contains quercetin, methyl gallate and gallic acid.

【Nature and flavor】 ① "Compendium of Materia Medica": "sour, salty, cold."

【Functions and indications】Expectorant and cough relieving, astringent, detoxifying. Treats cough with phlegm, bloody stool, bloody diarrhea, night sweats, and sores.

[Usage and Dosage] For internal use: decoct in water, 1 to 2 liang for fresh ones. For external use: mash and apply or mash and apply juice.

[Additional prescription] ① For treating joint carbuncle, palm carbuncle and mouth ulcer: take appropriate amount of fresh leaves or double bark of branches of Rhus saltwort, a little glutinous rice, pound them into a paste and apply to the affected area. ("Mindong Materia Medica")

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From Kaibao Materia Medica

The above describes some ways to eat salt bran leaves. Although many medicinal herbs can be eaten, we must remind everyone that Chinese medicines generally cannot be taken indiscriminately and should be used according to your own situation.