Elm Leaves are leaves of the elm tree, a member of the Ulmaceae family. They have the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, and cooling blood. Did you know the three biggest differences between the elm tree and the elm tree?
Elm Leaves
【The three biggest differences between the elm tree and the elm tree】
1. The leaves are different. The serrations on both sides of the elm tree leaves are irregular, while those of the elm tree are usually symmetrical. Elm tree leaves are usually small and thick, while elm tree leaves are usually large and thin. The serrations on elm tree leaves are unique peach-shaped serrations, while those of the elm tree are not peach-shaped.
2. The flowers are different. The flowers of the elm tree are bisexual, while those of the elm tree are unisexual. The male flowers of the elm tree usually grow on the lower part of new branches, while the female flowers usually grow on the upper part of new branches.
3. The barks are different. The bark of the elm tree is gray or dark gray, with smooth bark in young trees and rough bark in old trees. The bark splits longitudinally, so it is rough and longitudinally fissured. The bark of the elm tree is gray or reddish-brown, and the young branches are covered with white soft hairs.
The bark of the elm tree usually does not crack, and even if the bark of a very old elm tree falls off, it is in the form of scales, but the bark is still relatively smooth. The bark of the elm tree is reddish-brown, while that of the elm tree is dark gray. The bark of the cork tree is gray-brown, rough, and does not crack, and the small branches are densely covered with soft hairs.
The bark of the elm tree is thick, while that of the elm tree is thin.
【Functions and Indications of Elm Leaves】
1. "Tang Materia Medica": The tender leaves are effective in treating burns and ulcers.
2. "Ri Hua Zi Materia Medica": Used to treat swollen and ulcerated wounds, crushed with salt.
3. Yao Kecheng's "Food Materia Medica": Used for cooling the heart and lungs, and for treating burns.
