According to traditional Chinese medicine, purple oil wood leaves have the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, dispelling dampness, and promoting the smooth flow of qi. It is used for treating diarrhea, accumulation of food in the stomach, eczema, and measles, among other conditions. Now let's learn about the original plant morphology of purple oil wood leaves and its usage and dosage.
Picture of purple oil wood leaves
Usage and Dosage of Purple Oil Wood Leaves
Internal use: Decoction, 9-15g; External use: Appropriate amount. Boil and wash with water, or pound and apply.
When consuming, avoid eating raw, cold, and greasy foods.
Original Plant Morphology of Purple Oil Wood Leaves
Fragrant wood, also known as Mei Jiang in the Dai language. Evergreen tree, about 15-20 meters tall. Even-pinnate compound leaves, alternate; 6-15 cm long, leaf axis with narrow wings, 3-8 pairs of leaflets, thick leathery texture;
Oval or rectangular-ovate, 1.5-4 cm long, 1-2 cm wide, entire margin, concave apex, wedge-shaped base, bright green on the upper surface. Conical inflorescence axillary;
Small flowers, no petals, male and female flowers are on separate plants; male flowers with 1-5 pinkish sepals, hairy, 3-5 stamens; female flowers with 2-5 sepals, 1-loculed ovary, sessile. The fruit is spherical, turning red when ripe, with a network pattern on the surface.
Cultivation of Purple Oil Wood Leaves
1. Biological characteristics
It prefers warm and humid climates, with abundant sunlight and well-drained soil. It is suitable for cultivation in sandy loam soil with deep soil layers and rich humus content.
2. Cultivation techniques
Propagation is done with seeds. Harvest mature and plump fruits, dry them, and store them in sand. Sow the seeds in spring of the following year, in March, by making furrows and sowing them at a distance of 30cm, with 5cm between each seed. After covering the seeds with soil, water them to keep the soil moist.
Transplant when the seedlings are 35-40cm tall. Plant at a spacing of 300cm x 300cm.
