The efficacy, function and medicinal value of persimmon leaves

Persimmon is a kind of fruit that people often eat. People not only eat fresh persimmons, but also process them into persimmon cakes, which have a very good taste. However, the persimmon plant is not only edible for its fruit, but its leaves also have certain utilization value. After harvesting persimmon leaves, people can dry them, use them to soak in water, or use them as medicine, which can play an obvious health care role.

The efficacy and function of persimmon leaves

1. Clear away heat and stop bleeding

Persimmon leaf is a Chinese medicinal material with a cold nature. People can soak it in water or boil it into a decoction, which can have many effects such as clearing away heat and relieving cough, moistening dryness and promoting bowel movements. It can also enter the lung meridian, eliminate lung inflammation, and resolve phlegm and relieve cough. People usually soak it in water to drink, which can relieve sore throat, prevent mouth sores, and significantly reduce the symptoms of lung heat and cough.

2. Protect cardiovascular system

Persimmon leaves have obvious protective effects on human cardiovascular system. They are rich in niacin and choline, as well as some flavonoid compounds. These substances can increase cardiovascular elasticity, promote blood circulation and reduce blood viscosity. People who take it regularly can prevent high blood pressure and blood lipids, and reduce the incidence of stroke, arteriosclerosis and coronary heart disease.

Medicinal value of persimmon leaves

1. Treatment of vomiting blood and blood in stool

Persimmon leaves have a strong intuitive effect after being used as medicine. They are especially used to treat vomiting blood and bloody stools caused by blood heat. During treatment, you need to take nine grams of persimmon leaves, nine grams of Platycladus orientalis leaves, and nine grams of Scutellaria baicalensis. Put these three Chinese medicinal materials together, grind them into fine powder and mix them evenly. Take three grams each time and take it directly with warm water. It can relieve the bleeding symptoms as soon as possible.

2. Treatment of thrombocytopenia

Platelets are important for maintaining human blood health. If their number decreases sharply, the human body will experience various discomforts and some diseases will be prevalent. If this disease occurs, it can be treated with dried persimmon leaves. During treatment, it is necessary to combine it with Chinese medicines such as Amaranthus, donkey-hide gelatin, and Platycladus orientalis leaves to make a decoction. Taking it once a day for seven to ten days will show obvious therapeutic effects.