Gangmeiye

Gangmeiye

(Lingnan herbal medicine)

[source] it is the leaf of Ilex prunifolia. The plant morphology is detailed in "Gang" section.

[collection] available at any time.

[function indications] it is used to treat cold, traumatic injury, carbuncle poison and sore.

[usage and dosage] oral administration: decoction, fresh 1-2 Liang. External use: tamping.

[prescription selection] ① for furuncle: fresh leaves of Gangmei, mashed and applied externally. (Guangzhou Air Force Manual of common Chinese herbal medicine)

② Treatment of sores: appropriate amount of fresh Gangmei leaves, plus glutinous rice and brown sugar were tamped on the affected area. (Fujian)

③ Treatment of traumatic injury, sores and carbuncle: fresh plum leaves, smash external application. (Handbook of commonly used Chinese herbal medicine of Guangzhou Army)

④ Treatment of cold and fever: fresh plum leaves one to two. Take it in water. (Guangzhou Air Force Manual of common Chinese herbal medicine)