Beech leaves

Beech leaves

(Tang materia medica)

[source] the leaves of Zelkova schneideriana (Ulmaceae) or its homologous plants. See "beech bark" for details of plant morphology.

[nature and taste] ① rihuazi materia medica: "cold, nontoxic. "

② Wan Kecheng's food materia medica: "it tastes bitter, cold and nontoxic. "

[function indications] 1. In Tang materia medica: "tender leaves, sticking fire to rot sores is effective. "

① "Rihuazi Materia Medica": "treating swelling, rotten and ulcers, using salt to pound materials. "

② Yao Kecheng's food materia medica: "drink to cool heart and lung; stick fire pill. "