Gaolu is a type of medicine derived from the leaves of the Gaolu plant, which belongs to the Theaceae family.
(From "Compendium of Materia Medica Supplements")
【Other Names】Guolu, Gualu, Wulu (from "Records of the Southern Yue Kingdom"), Gualu (Tao Hongjing), Kupou (from "Notes on the Southern Yue Kingdom").
【Source】The leaves of the Gaolu plant, which belongs to the Theaceae family.
【Botanical Description】Gaolu
Evergreen shrub, similar in appearance to tea but with thicker branches. Leaves are oblong, 10-15 cm long and 5-7 cm wide, with serrated edges. White flowers grow in the axils of the leaves, slightly larger than tea flowers. The calyx has 5 petals and numerous stamens. The ovary is superior and the flower stalk is long. The fruit is round and flat. Blooms in autumn.
Distributed in Yunnan, Sichuan, and other regions.
【Properties】①Tao Hongjing: "Bitter and astringent."
【Functions and Indications】Treats headaches, irritability, sore throat, and urinary tract disorders.
①"Boiled and consumed as a drink, it quenches thirst, improves vision, relieves irritability, prevents sleeplessness, and eliminates phlegm."
②"It stimulates the small intestine, treats urinary tract disorders, and relieves headaches and irritability."
③"It clears the throat and upper diaphragm, and soothes the throat."
【Administration and Dosage】Orally: Decoction, 2-3 qian (about 6-9 grams).
【Precautions】"Not suitable for those with a cold stomach."
