The efficacy and function of crape myrtle leaves

Do you know what crape myrtle leaf is? It is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine. There are many records about it in ancient medical books. Crape myrtle leaf has many medicinal values ​​and can be used to treat some discomfort symptoms in our body. Let us learn about the effects and functions of crape myrtle leaf in detail.

[Source] It is the leaves of Lagerstroemia indica, a plant of the Lythraceae family.

[Original morphology] The plant morphology is detailed in the entry for "Crape Myrtle".

[Chemical composition] The leaves contain biological alkaloids: dexinning alkaloid, desamine alkaloid, plantain alkaloid, crape myrtle alkaloid, dihydrotestylatin, and decathionine. The above-mentioned bioalkalis are concentrated in bean pods.

[Pharmacological action] Desaminal has antifungal effect. The in vitro killing concentration of Candida albicans is 8 micrograms/ml. It is also effective against Corynebacterium diphtheriae (effective concentration is 4 micrograms/ml). If diphtheria patients also have fungal infections, the antibacterial effect can be significantly enhanced by using desaminal in combination with other antibiotics (such as erythromycin). The leaves and stems have some antibacterial effects, but this has not been confirmed. The seeds are reported to contain some kind of narcotic component. Some people claim that the bark has stimulant and antipyretic effects.

【Functions and indications】 Treat dysentery, eczema, and traumatic bleeding.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 1 to 3 qian. For external use: decoct in water for washing, mash for application, or grind into powder for sprinkling.

[Additional prescription] ① To treat white dysentery: decoct crape myrtle leaves in water and drink. (Hunan Pharmacopoeia)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Hunan Pharmacopoeia"

After understanding some of the effects and common knowledge of crape myrtle leaves, I hope that everyone will use scientific methods in the process of consumption to make it play a greater role.