The efficacy and function of Violet Lotus Leaf

Since Chinese medicine has fewer side effects, more and more people now want to use Chinese medicine to regulate their bodies. Here I would like to introduce to you a medicinal herb, Violet truncatum leaf, hoping it will be helpful to you.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The leaves of the Myrtaceae plant Wu Mo.

[Original form] Black black tree, 15m high. The young branches are round and turn grayish white when dry. Leaves are opposite; petiole is 1-2cm long; leaf blade is leathery, broadly elliptic to narrowly elliptic, 6-12cm long, 3.5-7cm wide, with rounded or obtuse tip and a short tip, base is broadly cuneate, entire, brown-green or dark brown after drying, slightly shiny on the upper side, slightly lighter in color on the lower side, with many small glandular dots on both sides; pinnate veins are dense. The panicles are axillary or on the branches, up to 11 cm long, occasionally terminal; with short pedicels, white flowers, 3-5 flowers in clusters; the calyx tube is obconical, 4 mm long, with inconspicuous calyx teeth; there are 4 petals, ovate and slightly round, about 2.5 mm long; there are many stamens, 3-4 mm long, with anthers T-shaped and longitudinally fissured; the ovary is inferior, and the style is equal to the stamens. The berry is oval or pot-shaped, 1-2 cm long, with a persistent calyx tube 1-1.5 mm long on the top and 1 seed. Flowering period is February to March.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows in flat secondary forests and wastelands.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; pungent; cool

【Meridian】 Large Intestine Meridian

【Functions and indications】Detoxification, insecticidal and antipruritic. Mainly used for dysentery, sores, swelling, eczema and itching

[Usage and Dosage] For internal use: decoction, 6-15g; or mash into juice. For external use: appropriate amount, mash and apply, grind into powder and sprinkle or decoction for washing.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

This article introduces to us what Violet Lotus Leaves are. We know that Violet Lotus Leaves have very high medicinal effects, but we must remind everyone that Violet Lotus Leaves are generally not to be eaten indiscriminately, otherwise it will cause serious consequences. I hope everyone will treat it with caution.