What are the medicinal values ​​of horseshoe leaves?

The horse hoof leaf is the leaf of the plant horse hoof, which is a perennial herb. The height of this plant will not exceed 60 cm when it grows up. Its stem is purple and creeping, with many branches and lush leaves. Horse hoof is mainly distributed in Northeast China, Hubei, Yunnan, Guizhou and other places. Its leaves are the favorite green vegetables of local residents and are also an excellent Chinese medicinal material.

The efficacy and function of horseshoe leaf

1. Lubricate the intestines and promote bowel movements

Water chestnut leaf is a green vegetable with a slightly cold nature. It contains a large amount of carbohydrates and dietary fiber. After entering the intestines, these substances can promote intestinal peristalsis, clean up the garbage accumulated on the intestinal wall, and shorten the body's defecation time. It can lubricate the intestines and clear out the stool in the intestines. Regular consumption can also relieve intestinal dryness and constipation.

2. Clear away heat and relieve fire

Water chestnut leaf is a green food ingredient with a cold nature. People use it not only to absorb rich carbohydrates, but also to clear the heat and toxins in the body and promote human metabolism. It can prevent various symptoms of getting angry in humans, especially for those who often have sores in the mouth or red and swollen eyes. Eating more water chestnut leaves can effectively reduce the occurrence of these symptoms in the future.

3. Dispel wind and cold

Horse hoof leaf contains a large amount of anemonin and alkaloids, which are natural medicinal ingredients. After being absorbed by the human body, they can dispel wind and cold, promote blood circulation and relieve pain. It has a good conditioning and preventive effect on rheumatic bone pain, joint pain, limb numbness and other common symptoms in humans. Reducing swelling and relieving pain, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis are also important effects of horse hoof leaf. When people have bruises or blood stasis and swelling, crushing it and applying it externally can quickly relieve the symptoms of blood stasis and swelling.

4. Moisturize the lungs and relieve cough

Horse hoof leaves can nourish yin and moisten dryness, and can also resolve phlegm and relieve cough. It can improve human respiratory function and eliminate inflammation in the lungs and trachea. When upper respiratory tract infections or colds, coughs, asthma, whooping cough, etc. occur, you can eat more horse hoof leaves, which can significantly alleviate the patient's condition. Horse hoof leaves also contain a variety of natural antiviral and anti-cancer ingredients. People who often eat this green vegetable can significantly improve the body's antiviral and anti-cancer abilities.