Taro leaf

Taro leaf

(compendium)

[source] it is the leaf of Araceae plant taro, and the plant morphology is detailed in "taro".

[nature and taste] Jiangxi Folk Herbal Prescription: "cold in nature, pungent and astringent in taste, toxic. "

[function and indications] it is used to treat sores and unknown swelling toxin.

"Compendium of Medical Sciences": "when the tumefaction begins, the unknown will disappear. It can also be used to treat bee stings. "

[prescription selection] ① zhizhiyu: fresh wild taro leaves, a little alum, add pig bile, mash as mud, apply to the affected area.

② Treatment of unknown swelling poison: fresh wild taro leaves, tamping the affected area. If there is no pus, it can be eliminated.

③ Treatment of snakebite: the fresh wild taro leaves and wine lees were rammed and applied to the wound.

④ Treatment of wasp stings: fresh wild taro whole grass root, rub the affected area. (the prescription of Jiangxi folk herbal medicine was selected.)