The efficacy and function of purple bead

There are many common Chinese medicinal materials in life, and Callicarpa ovata is one of them. However, many people are not very clear about Callicarpa ovata. Therefore, before choosing to eat it, you need to understand its effects and functions.

【Other name】 Purple Bead Grass, Hemostatic Grass

[Source] Callicarpa pedunculata R. Brown and C. dichotoma (Lour.) K. Koch., plants of the genus Callicarpa in the Verbenaceae family, are used as medicine using their stems, leaves and roots . The leaves and tender stems are collected in spring, summer and autumn and used fresh or dried and ground into powder; the roots can be collected in all seasons, sliced ​​and dried.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, astringent, neutral.

【Functions and indications】Hemostasis, blood stasis removal, and anti-inflammatory. Used for epistaxis, hemoptysis, gastrointestinal bleeding, uterine bleeding, upper respiratory tract infection, tonsillitis, pneumonia, bronchitis; used externally to treat traumatic bleeding and burns.

[Usage and Dosage] 1 to 3 coins; apply externally in appropriate amount, grind into powder and apply to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 "Supplement to Materia Medica"

The above is an introduction to some relevant knowledge about Callicarpa ovata. Do you have a better understanding of it? I hope everyone can apply Callicarpa ovata in life to serve our health.