What Are the Benefits and Uses of Reed Leaves?
Most people do not have much understanding of reed leaves, which is a common type of traditional Chinese medicinal herb. Reed leaves are cold in nature and non-toxic. Its chemical composition mainly includes cellulose, lignin, pentosan, etc. There are also many records about reed leaves in ancient medical techniques. They can clear the lungs, stop vomiting, treat cholera vomiting, and also treat various types of bleeding. They need to be used under the guidance of a doctor. So what are the effects and functions of reed leaves? Let's take a look below.
2. Lung abscess symptoms caused by heat toxicity, blood stagnation, and flesh decay into abscess, such as fever, cough, chest pain, spitting out fetid and turbid sputum, and even bloody sputum, are the clinical manifestations of lung abscess. This disease often occurs suddenly with symptoms such as chills or shivering, high fever, severe afternoon heat, cough and chest pain, spitting out sticky and turbid sputum. After about ten days, the amount of sputum increases, and the sputum is like pus with a fetid odor, or mixed with blood, or even a large amount of blood. As a large amount of pus and blood is expelled, the body temperature decreases, the symptoms are relieved, the condition improves, and gradually recovers over several weeks. If the pus is not completely expelled, persistent coughing, spitting out pus and fetid sputum, low fever, sweating, and emaciation can lead to chronic lung abscess. The tongue is red, the coating is yellow or greasy, and the pulse is slippery or firm. During the recovery stage, qi and yin deficiency is common, so the tongue is often red or light red, and the pulse is thin or weak.
3. Prescriptions for reed leaves include: For cholera vomiting and diarrhea, thirst, and anxiety: One ounce of reed leaves (crushed), half an ounce of glutinous rice. Add a large cup of water, one part of bamboo shavings, boil to six parts, then add half a mixture of honey and ginger juice, boil for a few boils, remove the dregs, and let it cool. Sip it frequently. Through the above analysis and introduction, I believe everyone now knows the relevant knowledge about reed leaves. Friends who need it can purchase it for personal health care or disease treatment. Finally, wish everyone good health, happiness, and joy.
