Single leaf

Single leaf

(Handbook of commonly used Chinese herbal medicine of Guangzhou Army)

[source] it is the leaf of Cynodon hainanensis. See "single tree" for plant morphology.

[collection] all year round.

Bitter, pungent, cool and poisonous.

Guangzhou army's Manual of commonly used Chinese herbal medicine: "slightly bitter, pungent, warm, with little poison. "

[functions and indications] the fresh leaves are mashed and applied externally to treat snake wounds, sores and boils, swelling and pain caused by falls.