Chinese herbal medicine, purple oil wood leaves, have the effects of clearing heat, dispelling dampness, and relieving stagnation. It is a yang tree that grows in limestone mountain forests or shrubs. Are purple oil wood leaves effective for eczema?
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[Are purple oil wood leaves effective for eczema?]
Purple oil wood leaves can be used in the treatment of eczema, rubella, and other diseases. The dosage is as follows: for internal use, boil in water, 9-15g. For external use, use an appropriate amount and boil in water for washing.
Rubella is an acute respiratory tract infection caused by the rubella virus, including congenital infection and acquired infection. It is characterized by a short prodromal period, low fever, rash, and enlargement of lymph nodes behind the ears and in the occipital region. The disease is generally mild, short in duration, and has a good prognosis.
However, rubella is highly contagious and can occur throughout the year, with more cases in winter and spring. It is most common in children aged 1 to 5 years, so it is more prevalent among preschool-aged children.
If a pregnant woman is infected with the rubella virus in the early stages, although the clinical symptoms are mild, the virus can infect the fetus through the placental barrier, leading to congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) characterized by congenital defects, stillbirths, premature births, etc., whether it is manifest or non-manifest infection.
Therefore, early diagnosis and prevention of rubella are extremely important. Currently, there is no specific treatment for rubella, but the disease can be prevented through immunization.
[The efficacy and actions of purple oil wood leaves]
Chinese medicine believes that purple oil wood leaves have the effects of clearing heat, dispelling dampness, and relieving stagnation. They are mainly used to treat dysentery, diarrhea, food stagnation, eczema, and rubella.
1. "Commonly Used Sichuan Medicinal Herbs": "Relieves pain by promoting Qi circulation. Used to treat abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloody dysentery, and cracked skin on the feet."
2. "Yunnan Medicinal Herbs": "Clears heat and detoxifies. Mainly used to treat dysentery, enteritis, diarrhea, ulcers, eczema, rubella, and food stagnation."
The bark of the fragrant wood (purple oil wood bark) is also used as medicine. It has a bitter and slightly astringent taste and a cooling property. Its function is to constrict and stop bleeding, and it is mainly used to treat external bleeding caused by injuries.
