The efficacy and function of willow leaves

Willow leaves are very ornamental, especially in spring, they are very beautiful. They can green the environment and absorb haze or dust in the air, purifying the air, thus preventing people from getting any upper respiratory tract infections. In addition, after drying, they can also be used as Chinese medicinal materials, which can have a diuretic effect.

The bark contains tannins; the material is inferior to that of Salix matsudana and can be used to make utensils and paper; the catkins can be used to fill chair cushions and pillows; the branches and fibrous roots can dispel wind and dampness. As the poem says: A willow tree grows into a shade even though it was planted accidentally. This shows that willow trees are very easy to grow. The fiber of the bark of river willow branches can be used as raw material for textiles and ropes; the branches can be used to weave baskets, carrying baskets, wicker boxes and safety helmets, etc. The wood is white and very tough. It can be used as small farm tools, small utensils and for making charcoal.

Willow is light in weight, easy to cut, does not deform after drying, and has no special smell. It can be used for construction, pit wood, box boards, and matchsticks. The wood has a high fiber content and is the raw material for papermaking and artificial cotton. Willow wood and willow branches are good firewood. Many types of willow twigs can be used to weave baskets, boxes, hats, etc. Willow leaves can be used as feed for sheep, horses, etc. It is a nectar plant and a beautiful ornamental tree species.

The leaves also have a bright future in making beverages. Leaf tea made from jujube leaves has diuretic, bile acid synthesis promoting and anti-inflammatory effects. Hawthorn leaves can be made into hawthorn ketone juice drinks. In addition, persimmon leaves, willow leaves, cypress leaves, and bamboo leaves can all be drunk as tea.

The leaves of some trees can be used as pesticides. For example, ginkgo leaves contain benzoic acid and sitosterol. Mashing them and soaking them in juice to spray can prevent and control pests such as aphids, cabbage worms, gypsy moths, cicadas, etc. Drying the ginkgo leaves, grinding them into powder and applying them to the soil can effectively prevent and control white grubs, cutworms, wireworms, etc. The leaves of peach, cypress and elm can also be used as pesticides. They can be sprayed with juice or dried and ground into powder and applied to the soil.

It has the advantages of high efficacy, low cost, no harm to natural enemies of pests, and no pollution to the environment.

For the treatment of swine scabies: Mash 500 grams of fresh peach leaves and mix with 250 grams of kerosene, then apply evenly to the affected area, 1 to 2 times a day for 2 to 3 days. It usually takes 2 to 3 days to take effect.

Treatment for pig body lice: Recipe 1, mash fresh peach leaves and rub them on the pig's body several times. Recipe 2: Boil 3 parts each of poplar bark and peach bark into a thick juice, add 1 part of kerosene, and apply to the affected area.

For the treatment of urinary retention in pigs: 40 grams of willow leaves, 75 grams each of purslane and loofah, decoct an appropriate amount of juice together and take orally once. Treat urinary tract inflammation.

For the treatment of pig cystitis: 65g of willow leaves, 20g of sunflower stalk core, 60g each of plantain and Polygonum multiflorum, decoct a total of 250ml of juice, and give it to large pigs once. Treats turbid and difficult urine.

To treat pig nephritis: 15 grams each of mulberry leaves and almonds, 20 grams of chrysanthemum, and 35 grams of isatis root, grind them into fine powder, mix with appropriate amount of boiling water, boil it once and take orally. Treats acute nephritis with early stage urinary difficulty, mild edema, cough and fever.