The efficacy and function of Rhubarb leaves

Traditional Chinese medicine has a history of thousands of years. It has appeared at a very early time, and it has very satisfactory effects on the treatment of diseases. There are many types of traditional Chinese medicine. Do you know the medicinal material Rhubarb Leaves?

[Other name] Artemisia selengensis leaves (Compendium of Materia Medica Supplement).

[Source] Leaves of Rheum officinale , a plant of the Polygonaceae family.

[Original form] See the entry for "Tu Da Huang".

[Properties and flavors] "Fujian Folk Herbs": "sour, slightly astringent, neutral, non-toxic."

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat, removes wind, disperses blood stasis and reduces swelling. Treat lung abscess, sore throat, erysipelas, big head plague, epidemic encephalitis B, and trauma.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 1-2 liang for fresh product; or crushed and taken with water. For external use: mash and apply.

[Additional prescription] ① To treat lung abscess: seven pieces of Rhizoma Curcumae. Mash the juice, boil it with wine and drink it three times. It is effective for people with bad breath and vomiting. (Bai Cao Mirror)

[Clinical application] Treatment of epidemic encephalitis B: decocted 1-2 liang of fresh rhubarb leaves in water and taken orally or through nasogastric tube 2-3 times a day. A total of 120 cases were treated. For mild and ordinary patients, the medicine was used alone, while for severe and extremely severe patients, a combination of Chinese and Western medicine was used for treatment. The results showed that 102 cases were cured, 5 cases improved, 7 cases were ineffective, and 6 cases died. According to clinical observations, Rhubarb leaves have an antipyretic effect and are also effective in treating other viral infections. The mechanism of action needs further study. Except for diarrhea in some cases, there were no other adverse reactions after taking the medicine.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Illustrated Records of Plant Names and Realities"

Above, we introduced what rhubarb leaves are and understood the effects and functions of rhubarb leaves. Rhubarb leaves can improve our immunity. Rhubarb leaves also have therapeutic effects in health care and have many benefits to our body.