The role and efficacy of elm leaves and the medicinal value of elm leaves

Elm leaves are the leaves of the elm tree. They are edible green food and can also be used as medicine. They are most common in North China and Northeast China. People often collect their tender leaves in spring for consumption. So what are the functions and effects of elm leaves? What are the benefits of eating them? Let me show you how to understand these issues.

The functions and effects of elm leaves

1. Elm leaves can regulate nerves

Elm leaves have a great regulating effect on human nerves. They can relieve human neurasthenia and insomnia. When people need it, they can pick fresh elm leaves, wash them with clean water, add appropriate amount of flour and mix well, then steam them in a pot. After steaming, take them out and eat them directly with mashed garlic.

2. Elm leaves can stop bleeding

Hemostasis is also one of the important functions of elm leaves. When people have bleeding due to external injuries, they can directly grind fresh elm leaves into powder and apply them on the wound. In addition, they can also grind the dried elm leaves into powder and add white wine to make an ointment, which can also play a good role in relieving pain and stopping bleeding.

3. Elm leaves can promote diuresis and reduce swelling

Elm leaves are a food ingredient with particularly high nutritional value. They contain a variety of vitamins, minerals and amino acids. After eating them, people can improve their body's disease resistance, and they can also act as a diuretic and reduce swelling. They can promote the excretion of excess water in the body. When people usually have edema or difficulty urinating, they can directly use elm leaves for treatment. During treatment, you can cook elm leaves with rice and drink it twice a day. The treatment effect is particularly good.