Castanea seguinii Dode
Aliases：The leaf of Castanea seguinii (the medicinal material name). Castanea seguinii is also known as Liè (栵), Ér (栭), Ér Lì (栭栗), Liè Lì (栵栗), Jīn Lì (金栗), Yě Máo Lì (野茅栗), and Máo Lì (毛栗). These are all alternative names for the same plant.
Máo Lì Yè (Leaf of Castanea seguinii) is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It is the dried leaf of Castanea seguinii Dode, a plant belonging to the family Fagaceae.
Efficacy & Actions
Promotes digestion and strengthens the stomach.
Indications
Indigestion.
Modern Pharmacology
It exhibits antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and other pharmacological effects. In addition, the 80% methanol extract of Máo Lì Yè has free radical scavenging activity.
Ingredients
Máo Lì Yè (leaves of Castanea seguinii) contains active components such as flavonoids and tannins.
Usage & Dosage
For oral administration: decoct in water, 15–30 g.
Selected Formulas
For food stagnation (Color Illustrated Atlas of Natural Chinese Medicines, Volume 1) Take 15g each of Maoli leaf (a local herb) and Jishiteng (Paederia scandens), and 10g of Bayuegua (Akebia trifoliata). Decoct in water and drink. For abdominal distension (Color Illustrated Atlas of Natural Chinese Medicines, Volume 1) Take 10g each of Maoli leaf, Kuqiaotou (a local herb), and Cili (Rosa roxburghii). Decoct in water and drink.
Medicinal Parts
Leaf.
Selection & Storage
Store in a cool, dry place, protected from moisture and insects.
