The leaves and bark of the Qingxiang tree can be used as herbal medicine. They have the effects of anti-inflammatory, detoxification, astringent, and stopping diarrhea. Whether used in decoction or as a powder for external use, they have valuable applications. Now let's learn about the benefits of the bark and leaves of the Qingxiang tree.
Benefits of Qingxiang bark:
The bark of the Qingxiang tree can be used as an important hemostatic herbal medicine. After drying and grinding the bark into powder, it can be applied to wounds to effectively stop bleeding and has a miraculous effect on treating traumatic bleeding.
The bark of the Qingxiang tree can be used to treat inflammation, detoxify, and astringe. Boiling the top branches with leaves in water has a good effect on treating diarrhea. When the leaves are dried and finely ground, they can be used as raw materials for temple incense. The fruit contains oil and has a tooth-strengthening effect. It is effective for some cases of tinea.
The bark of the Qingxiang tree can be extracted to obtain tannins, which can be used as medicinal monomers, cosmetics, and tanning materials.
Benefits of Qingxiang leaves:
The leaves of the Qingxiang tree can be used to extract aromatic oil, which is commonly used as "incense" in folk medicine. It is also a good feed for pigs. The whole plant has a strong peppery aroma and can purify the air and repel mosquitoes and flies.
The leaves of the Qingxiang tree can also be used to dispel dampness. Boiling 9-15g of Qingxiang leaves in water and then taking it internally can effectively eliminate dampness. It is particularly effective for treating heavy humidity in summer.
Drinking a decoction of Qingxiang leaves can effectively treat gastrointestinal discomfort such as food accumulation, diarrhea, and dysentery. It also has a certain therapeutic effect on patients with rubella and eczema.
Applying mashed Qingxiang leaves on the face can tighten pores, reduce wrinkles, and make the skin appear delicate. It can inhibit the activity of tyrosinase and hydrogen peroxide, as well as reduce melanin and effectively remove reactive oxygen species, resulting in comprehensive whitening effects.
