Podophyllum leaf

Podophyllum leaf

(compendium)

[synonym] ye (Fujian Chinese herbal medicine).

[source] it is the leaf of Illicium, the plant morphology is detailed in "podophyllum".

[function indications] it is used to treat asthma and ulceration of back carbuncle.

[usage and dosage] oral administration: decoction, fresh 0.5-1 Liang; or mashed juice. External use: tamping.

[selection] ① asthma treatment: one or two fresh leaves of star anise and two persimmons. Take it with brown sugar. (Fujian Chinese herbal medicine)

② To soft prickle on the back of the needle, for carbuncle. (Fujian Chinese herbal medicine)