Purple oil wood leaves are the tender leaves of the aromatic wood tree, a plant in the Anacardiaceae family. They can be used for decoction or external application and have biological characteristics and medicinal parts.
Growing Environment of Purple Oil Wood Leaves
Ecological Environment: They grow in limestone mountain forests or shrubs at altitudes of 580-2700m.
Distribution: They are distributed in southwestern China, Guangxi, Tibet, and other regions.
Medicinal Parts of Purple Oil Wood Leaves
They are the tender tips of the aromatic wood tree, a plant in the Anacardiaceae family.
Biological Characteristics of Purple Oil Wood Leaves
They prefer warm and humid climates with abundant sunlight and well-drained soil. They have a deep taproot and are suitable for cultivation in deep, sandy loam soil with rich humus content.
Application Value of Purple Oil Wood Leaves
Purple oil wood leaves can be used to extract aromatic oil, which is commonly used for making incense. They are also a good feed for pigs. The whole plant has a strong pepper fragrance and can purify the air and repel mosquitoes and flies.
For landscaping, the green and lush branches and leaves are suitable for shaping, courtyard beautification, hedges, or potted plants.
The bark of purple oil wood can be used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory, detoxifying, and astringent effects. Boiling the top shoots and leaves can effectively treat diarrhea. The dried leaves can be ground into powder for use as incense in temples. The fruit contains oil that can help strengthen teeth. It is also effective for some cases of tinea.
Tannins can be extracted from the bark of purple oil wood for use as medicinal monomers, cosmetic ingredients, and tanning agents.
Purple oil wood leaves can be mashed into a paste and applied to the face. This can help shrink and tighten enlarged pores and reduce wrinkles, giving the skin a delicate appearance.
They can inhibit the activity of tyrosinase and hydrogen peroxide, as well as reduce melanin and effectively remove free radicals, providing comprehensive whitening effects.
