Rumex leaf

Rumex leaf

(notes on materia medica)

[source] it is the leaf of Rumex, a Polygonaceae plant. See the section "Rumex" for plant morphology.

[chemical constituents] the leaves contain Vitexin, Hyperoside, sphenoidin and vitamin C_ 63 mg%, tannin 17.3-36.7%. The stems and leaves contain calcium oxalate and tartaric acid. The fresh plants contain 0.82% oxalic acid, 63% potassium carbonate and 63% vitamin C_ 86-108 mg%.

[nature and taste] notes on materia medica: "sour. "

[functions and indications] Guizhou folk medicine collection: "external use of xiaoshangzhong, Chuangdu, treatment of scabies. "

[prescription selection] 1. Treatment of skin eczema and Decoction: two pairs of Rumex, two pairs of Toona root bark, one or two Eucalyptus leaves, one or two frozen green leaves. A total of fine powder, oil coating. (commonly used Chinese herbal medicine formula)

② Treatment of chronic constipation: Rumex grass three money, mirabilite four money, trifoliate three money. Take it in water. (commonly used Chinese herbal medicine formula)