Purple Oil Wood Leaf is not commonly heard of, but it is a type of traditional Chinese medicinal herb that has great benefits for regulating our bodies. It can also be effective in treating certain diseases, such as eczema and rubella. Let's learn more about Purple Oil Wood Leaf together with the following information!
[Usage of Purple Oil Wood Leaf for Treating Eczema]
Purple Oil Wood Leaf can be used for the treatment of eczema, rubella, and other diseases. The dosage for internal use is 9-15g, to be decocted. For external use, apply an appropriate amount and use the decoction to wash the affected area.
Rubella is an acute respiratory infection caused by the rubella virus, including congenital and acquired infections. The clinical features include a short prodromal period, low-grade fever, rash, and enlargement of lymph nodes behind the ears and at the back of the neck. The disease is generally mild, with a short duration and good prognosis.
However, rubella is highly contagious and can occur throughout the year, with a higher incidence in winter and spring. It is most common in children aged 1 to 5 years old. If a pregnant woman is infected with the rubella virus in the early stages of pregnancy, although the clinical symptoms may be mild, the virus can infect the fetus through the placental barrier. Whether the infection is symptomatic or asymptomatic, it can lead to congenital rubella syndrome (CRS), which is characterized by various congenital defects, stillbirth, premature delivery, etc.
Therefore, early diagnosis and prevention of rubella are crucial. Currently, there is no specific treatment for rubella, but the disease can be prevented through immunization.
[Effects and Functions of Purple Oil Wood Leaf]
Purple Oil Wood Leaf has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, and eliminating dampness. It is used to treat diarrhea, dysentery, indigestion, eczema, rubella, and other conditions.
1. "Commonly Used Sichuan Medicinal Herbs": "Promotes qi circulation and relieves pain. Treats abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloody dysentery, foot cracks, and other conditions."
2. "Yunnan Medicinal Herbs": "Clears heat and detoxifies. Mainly used for treating diarrhea, enteritis, abdominal diarrhea, sores, eczema, rubella, and indigestion."
[Botanical Description of Purple Oil Wood Leaf]
Purple Oil Wood Leaf is an evergreen tree that grows to about 15-20 meters in height. Its leaves are pinnately compound, alternate, and measure 6-15 centimeters in length. The leaf axis has narrow wings, and there are 3-8 pairs of leaflets, which are thick and leathery, elliptical or rectangular-ovate in shape, measuring 1.5-4 centimeters in length and 1-2 centimeters in width. The leaf margins are entire, with a concave notch at the apex and a wedge-shaped base. The upper surface is bright green.
The inflorescence is a conical raceme, axillary; the flowers are small, without petals, and the plants are dioecious. The male flowers have 1-5 pink sepals, hairy, and 3-5 stamens. The female flowers have 2-5 sepals, a single ovary, and no stalk. The fruit is spherical, turning red when ripe and having a reticulated pattern on the surface.
Purple Oil Wood Leaf is found on slopes and in river valleys. It is distributed in Yunnan, Sichuan, and other regions.
