A Detailed Explanation of the Effects, Actions and Clinical Applications of Elaeagnus Leaf

Botany is a profoundly vast and deep field of study, and it has always received widespread attention. Next, let us take a look at what effects Elaeagnus leaf has, so that through learning botanical knowledge we can better apply it to daily life.

[Applications]

1. Cough and asthma. This herb is sour in taste and warm in nature; it can warm the lung and astringe the lung, direct qi downward, and is especially good at calming asthma. Clinically it is mostly used to treat chronic wheezing and the deficiency-cold type of asthma. A single herb decoction or ground powder taken orally is effective, or it can be used together with other medicines that resolve phlegm, stop cough and calm asthma; it is also made into tablets and injections for use.

2. Hemoptysis, hematemesis and traumatic bleeding. This herb has a good astringent hemostatic effect; taken internally it can treat hemoptysis and hematemesis. The fresh product applied externally can also treat traumatic bleeding.

3. Carbuncles and deep-rooted boils on the back, and hemorrhoids. This herb can remove toxin and reduce swelling; to treat carbuncles and deep-rooted boils on the back, the fresh product can be applied externally, and to treat the swelling and pain of hemorrhoids it can be decocted for fumigation and washing.

The Effects and Actions of Elaeagnus Leaf

Effects of Elaeagnus leaf: stops cough and calms asthma, stops bleeding, removes toxin. Mainly for cough due to lung deficiency, asthma, coughing blood, hematemesis, traumatic bleeding, carbuncles, and the swelling and pain of hemorrhoids. "Bencao Gangmu": The formula of Pujing leaf for treating asthma and cough comes from "Zhongzang Jing," and it is also effective in severe cases. It says that someone who had suffered from asthma for thirty years was cured immediately after taking it. It even says that after taking the medicine, if small itchy rash-like spots appear on the chest, then recovery has occurred. In cases of extreme deficiency, add an equal portion of ginseng, and it is called Qingfei San. Generally, all of these uses take advantage of its sour and astringent nature and its effect of astringing and gathering the dissipated lung qi.

Actions of Elaeagnus leaf: To treat all cases of extremely severe lung asthma: roast Pujue leaf and grind it into a fine powder. Mix it with rice water and take two qianbi, and continue taking it until recovery. To treat cough: fresh Elaeagnus leaf one liang. Decoct it in water, add a little sugar and take it orally. To treat hemoptysis from pulmonary tuberculosis: fresh Elaeagnus leaf eight qian, rock sugar five qian. Brew and stew with boiling water, take after meals, twice daily. To treat bronchial asthma and chronic bronchitis: Elaeagnus leaf and loquat leaf five qian each, decoct in water and take; or grind Elaeagnus leaf into powder, take twice a day, one and a half qian each time, optionally add white sugar or honey, and take it mixed with boiling water. To treat carbuncles and deep-rooted boils on the back and bleeding from metal wounds: pound fresh Elaeagnus leaf into a paste and apply it to the affected area. To treat bee and snake bites: pound fresh Elaeagnus leaf, squeeze out the juice and take it with wine, and apply the residue to the affected area.

[Clinical Applications]

① Treatment of chronic bronchitis

Elaeagnus leaf (dried) and beggarticks herb five qian each, decoct in water, divide into 2 doses; 10 days is one course of treatment. 87 cases were treated; after one course, 1 case was recently controlled, 14 cases showed marked effect, and 59 cases improved; after 2 courses, 16 cases were recently controlled, 29 cases showed marked effect, and 33 cases improved. It has a certain effect on asthma, cough and expectoration, and its antiasthmatic action seems especially more pronounced. However, the long-term effect still remains to be observed.

② Treatment of asthma

Dry Elaeagnus leaf in the sun, stir-fry over gentle heat until slightly yellow, and grind into powder for later use. Each time take 1 qian with hot rice soup, once in the morning and once in the evening, for 15 consecutive days; if necessary, it can be taken for several weeks. More than 100 cases were treated; generally after 10 to 15 days of medication the symptoms improved markedly, and in some patients the number of attacks was significantly reduced, with especially good results in deficiency-cold type patients. Or use 1 liang of Elaeagnus leaf daily, decoct in water and divide into 3 doses, taken for 4 consecutive days. 5 cases were treated, and all showed effects within 3 to 4 days.

The above is the related introduction in this article. I believe that after reading it you also have a simple understanding of this. If needed, you can continue to follow Yihao Jiaju Wang to learn more information.