Apricot Leaves

Apricot Leaves

(materia medica of Southern Yunnan)

[source] it is the leaf of apricot or Armeniaca sibirica. See "almond" for plant morphology.

[chemical constituents] it contains rutin and nitrate reductase.

[function indications] for eye diseases and edema.

① "Diannan Materia Medica": "apply big sores. "

② "Herbal Mengluo": "Jiantang washes eyes to stop tears. "

[selected formula] for treating stroke swelling, the whole body and face are all big: Apricot Leaf, file, boil to make it thick, and heat ulceration, you can also take it. (behind the elbow)