Wintergreen is a plant of the Wintergreen family, and its roots and leaves are used as medicine. It is mostly used fresh. Let's take a look at its specific medicinal uses!
Characteristics of Wintergreen
The leaves are elliptical or ovate, some are broken, 2.5-6cm long;
The apex is sharp, the base is round, the edges have fine serrations, and the tips of the teeth are needle-like;
Yellow-green, with yellow-brown fine hairs on the leaf veins and back; slightly fragrant, bitter taste.
Functions and Indications of Wintergreen
Clears heat, detoxifies, cools blood, and stops bleeding. Used for burns, scalds, bleeding wounds, ulcers, and lung abscesses.
1. "Jiangxi Herbal Medicine": Cools blood, stops bleeding, and detoxifies. Used for scalds, stomatitis, and external bleeding.
2. "Fujian Herbal Medicine": Clears heat and detoxifies. Used for ulcers and abscesses.
Usage of Wintergreen
To treat bleeding wounds: Crush fresh wintergreen leaves and apply externally. ("Fuzhou Clinical Handbook of Herbal Medicine")
