The efficacy and function of crape myrtle

Crape myrtle is a common medicinal ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine. So what are the health benefits of crape myrtle? In what aspects of daily life is crape myrtle widely used? Let's take a brief look at crape myrtle.

[Alias] Heron flower, five-mile fragrance, red ivy flower, hibiscus (Qu Wei Jiuwen), Buddha flower (Eight Fujian General Records), Mantanghong (Yong Xiaopin), ticklish flower, monkey thorn (Qunfangpu), purple tip (Compilation of Common Folk Herbs), itchy flower (Edited version of Southern Yunnan Materia Medica), treasure flag flower, five-clawed golden dragon (Hunan Pharmacopoeia).

[Source] It is the flower of the Lagerstroemia indica plant of the Lythraceae family.

[Original form] Crape myrtle (Youyang Zazu), also known as: Monkey Langda Tree (Youyang Zazu), Itch-intolerant Tree (Quwei Jiuwen).

【Habitat distribution】Mostly cultivated in gardens. Distributed in East China, Central South and Southwest China.

[Nature and flavor] "Southern Yunnan Materia Medica": "cold, slightly sour."

【Functions and indications】 ① "Southern Yunnan Materia Medica": "It is used to treat postpartum hemorrhage, blood stasis, uterine bleeding, leucorrhea, scabies, tinea and sores."

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 1 to 3 qian. For external use: decoct in water and wash.

【Note】 Pregnant women should not take this medicine.

[Additional prescription] Wind-control pill: one liang of crape myrtle flowers. Boil the fermented glutinous rice in water and drink it. (Chongqing Herbs)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Southern Yunnan Materia Medica"

The above article analyzes some of the effects of crape myrtle. In our daily life, we can eat crape myrtle in moderation according to our own situation, which will greatly help improve our body functions.