Leaves of Polygonum cuspidatum

Leaves of Polygonum cuspidatum

(notes on materia medica)

[source] it is the leaf of Polygonaceae plant Polygonum cuspidatum.

[chemical constituents] the leaves contain Isoquercitrin, more chloroquinone C and chloroquinone B, and 17% tannin.

[functions and indications] 1. Materia medica: ramming snake bite. "

② "Treating rheumatism and pain" in herbal recommendation. Its tender buds were collected, dried and decocted as antipyretic agent. "

Chinese PinYin : Hu Zhang Ye