The efficacy and function of Callicarpa arborescens

Many people choose Callicarpa arborescens because of its high-value pharmacological effects, but be careful not to eat it casually, otherwise it will have some bad effects on the body. We need to understand it before eating it. Are you ready?

[Other names] Callicarpa ovata (Selected Chinese Herbal Medicines in Yunnan), Callicarpa ovata, Callicarpa ovata (Selected Chinese Herbal Medicines in Simao, Yunnan), Meifapo (Dai name).

[Source] It is the roots and leaves of Callicarpa ovata, a plant of the Verbenaceae family. Roots are dug throughout the year, washed, sliced ​​and dried. Leaves, harvested in summer.

[Original morphology] An evergreen tree, 3 to 10 meters tall, with star-shaped hairs all over the plant. Stem cylindrical. The leaves are simple, opposite, leathery, oblong, 15-24 cm long, 7-9 cm wide, with long and gradually pointed tips and broad cuneate bases. They are less hairy on the upper side and covered with extremely dense and dirty yellow hairs on the lower side. The margin is entire, with 7-9 pairs of lateral veins. The flowers are densely arranged in axillary cymes, which are small and purple-red in color. The drupe is berry-like, spherical, about 2 mm in diameter, and purple-red. Flowering period is summer.

[Habitat distribution] It mostly grows on roadsides or in sparse woods. Distributed in Yunnan, Guangxi and other places.

[Properties and flavors] "Selected Chinese Herbal Medicines in Simao, Yunnan": "Neutral in nature, bitter in taste."

【Functions and indications】 "Selected Chinese Herbal Medicines in Simao, Yunnan": "Cools blood and stops bleeding. Treats bleeding due to trauma, gastrointestinal bleeding, epistaxis, and metrorrhagia in women."

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 0.5 to 1 liang. For external use: Grind into powder and apply on the affected area.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Selected Yunnan Chinese Herbal Medicines"

This article ends the introduction to the medicinal value of Callicarpa arborescens. In fact, Callicarpa arborescens has many different effects when used as medicine, all of which have significant benefits to the human body. Everyone can try it.