The main functions of Eupatorium odoratum leaves are clearing away heat and toxic materials, expelling wind and cold, reducing swelling and relieving pain. It can be used to treat common cold, fever, cough, headache, rheumatism, arthritis and other diseases. In addition, Eupatorium odoratum leaves can also be used in beauty beauty to improve skin quality and enhance human immunity.
Picking of Eupatorium odoratum leaves
The picking time of Eupatorium odoratum leaves is generally in spring and autumn. Eupatorium odoratum leaves picked in spring are tender in texture, fragrant in taste and better in efficacy. The leaves of Eupatorium odoratum picked in autumn are hard in texture and slightly bitter in taste, but the effect is also very good.
When picking Eupatorium odoratum leaves, you need to choose Eupatorium odoratum leaves that grow on hillsides or streams, because the quality of Eupatorium odoratum leaves in these places is better. When picking, be careful not to damage the roots and stems of Eupatorium odoratum leaves, so as not to affect its quality.
Processing of Eupatorium odoratum leaves
The processing method of Eupatorium odoratum leaves is relatively simple, just dry the picked Eupatorium odoratum leaves and then wash them with clear water. If better quality is needed, Eupatorium odoratum leaves can be dried in the sun, which can remove some impurities and improve the quality of Eupatorium odoratum leaves.
Use of Eupatorium odoratum leaves
Eupatorium odoratum leaves can be used for making tea or frying soup. When making tea, you need to put Eupatorium odoratum leaves in a teacup, brew with warm water of about 80 degrees, and wait for 2-3 minutes before drinking. When frying soup, you need to put the leaves of Eupatorium odoratum in a pot, add a proper amount of water, boil them and then simmer for 20-30 minutes before serving.
Precautions for Eupatorium odoratum leaves
1. Eupatorium odoratum leaves should not be mixed with other drugs, otherwise adverse reactions may occur.
2. The dosage of Eupatorium odoratum leaves should be used according to the doctor's advice, and don't increase the dosage by yourself.
3. When using Eupatorium odoratum leaves, pay attention to food hygiene and avoid eating spicy and greasy foods, so as not to affect the curative effect of Eupatorium odoratum leaves.