1、 Efficacy and function

1. Qingre xiahuo: its leaves are cold. They are suitable for people who get angry or have a hot constitution. They can play the role of Qingre xiahuo. It can replace honeysuckle in life, but its dosage is much more than honeysuckle, so it can play a certain effect.

2. Detumescence and detoxification: its leaves contain a variety of drugs, which can inhibit Streptococcus and Staphylococcus in the human body and eliminate the effect. It can not only be used alone, but also be used together with licorice or dandelion, which can reduce swelling and detoxify.

3. Astringent and antidiarrheal: its leaves contain organic acids such as vanillic acid, caffeic acid and chlorogenic acid, which can astringe wounds and also play the role of anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antiviral. It is widely used in life.

4. Dredging collaterals: it has the function of dredging collaterals. It can treat rheumatic joint pain. It can be taken orally or externally. The combination of the two has a better effect. Oral use is to decoct medicine, and external use is to apply the drug residue on the affected area.

2、 Can leaves be soaked in water

Of course, its leaves can be drunk in water. Drinking in water is not only non-toxic, but also has better effects. The efficacy of leaves is similar to that of flowers and vines. However, the tissue structure of leaves is relatively thicker, so the drug components are not easy to precipitate.