What are the effects and functions of hemp leaves

In daily life, we are not unfamiliar with hemp leaves. It is a natural herb, which is generally common in northern my country. Hemp leaves begin to be harvested in summer and sometimes dried by some means. Hemp leaves are also very important in the records of traditional Chinese medicine. It can effectively treat some stubborn diseases or be made into health food. Let’s talk about some of the effects and functions of hemp leaves below.

Jute leaves are bitter, cold in nature and non-toxic. The seeds are poisonous. Taking it internally can stop bleeding, relieve summer heat and clear away heat. Use externally to remove toxins, reduce inflammation and swelling. Enters the heart and spleen meridians. It is mainly used to treat heatstroke, heatstroke-induced fever, sore throat, dysentery, blood in the stool, and puffer fish poisoning. External treatment of skin sores, boils, redness, swelling, heat and toxicity.

Hemp leaves are the leaves of a kind of red hemp unique to Chaoshan. They were not eaten in the past because Chaoshan people would wait for the hemp to grow old and then use the hemp skin to weave ropes. Now no one weaves ropes anymore, so this kind of hemp leaves are on people's dining tables. Hemp leaves are eaten by picking the leaves on the top of hemp when it is still very small, so this kind of hemp will never grow up and cannot be made into ropes, but the hemp leaves on the table are a rare delicacy. The hemp leaves should be rinsed in water to remove the astringency and then stir-fried. It is a bit salty, but it is perfect for porridge.

The above are some common uses of hemp leaves, but then again, there are many ways to cook hemp leaves on the table, such as making hemp leaves into porridge, which not only brings a fragrant taste to the porridge but also increases the nutrition of the food. However, sometimes eating too much can cause some adverse reactions, such as diarrhea, so try to choose young leaves when eating hemp leaves.