Leaf of Pine
Folium Pini
Song Ye

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; warm

Part(s) used

Leaf

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

1. to tranquilize the mind. for palpitation, insomnia, amnesia. recently used for neurasthenia, chronic keshan disease, hypertension, coronary heart diseases and cor pulmonale. 2. external use for depriving dampness, killing parasite and alleviate itching. for exudative dermatitis, scabies and tinea.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

1. to tranquilize the mind. for palpitation, insomnia, amnesia. recently used for neurasthenia, chronic keshan disease, hypertension, coronary heart diseases and cor pulmonale. 2. external use for depriving dampness, killing parasite and alleviate itching