Bamboo leaf and pepper leaf

Bamboo leaf and pepper leaf

(Hunan medical records)

[source] it is the leaf of Zanthoxylum bungeanum, a Rutaceae plant. The plant morphology is detailed in the section of "Zanthoxylum bungeanum".

[collection] harvest in summer and autumn and dry in the sun.

[functions and indications] it is used to treat abdominal pain, swelling, carbuncle and itching.

[prescription selection] ① for abdominal distension and pain: bamboo leaf, pepper leaf and Fructus evodiae are mashed and applied on the navel. (Hunan medical records)

② Treatment of swelling and toxin: decoct bamboo leaves and pepper leaves and wash with water. (Hunan medical records)

③ Treatment of breast carbuncle: fresh bamboo leaves and pepper leaves mashed and mixed with wine applied to the affected area; another one or two fresh roots, water fried and mixed with wine. (Fujian Chinese herbal medicine)

④ Treatment of skin itching Xiang: fresh bamboo leaves, pepper leaves, Eucalyptus fresh leaves each half Jin. Fry in water. (Fujian Chinese herbal medicine)

⑤ Treatment of snake venom: tamp bamboo leaves and pepper leaves on the affected area. (Hunan medical records)

Chinese PinYin : Zhu Ye Jiao Ye