Purple Pearl Leaf is a common traditional Chinese medicinal herb with the functions of hemostasis, heat-clearing, and detoxification. It belongs to the category of hemostatic herbs. Now, let me introduce the medicinal uses of Purple Pearl Leaf.
【Origin】
Purple Pearl Leaf comes from the plants Du Hong Hua (Herba Puerariae) and Bai Tang Zi Shu (Fructus Polysciasis), which belong to the Verbena family. The stems, leaves, and roots are used as medicine. The leaves and tender stems are collected in spring, summer, and autumn, and can be used fresh or dried and ground into powder. The roots can be collected throughout the year and dried and sliced.
【Functions and Indications】
It can stop bleeding, disperse blood stasis, and relieve inflammation. It is used for various types of bleeding, such as nosebleeds, hemoptysis, gastrointestinal bleeding, uterine bleeding, upper respiratory tract infections, tonsillitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, and can also be applied externally to treat external bleeding and burns.
【Processing Method】
Take the original herb, remove impurities, residual branches and dried leaves, rinse with water, cut into shreds, and dry. Store in a dry and ventilated container.
【Dosage】
Oral administration: decoction, 10-15g (30-60g in fresh form); or ground into powder, 1.5-3g. Take 1-3 times daily. External application: appropriate amount, apply fresh product as a poultice, or sprinkle ground product.
【Efficacy and Action】
Purple Pearl Leaf has significant effects in hemostasis, heat-clearing, and detoxification. It is commonly used in the treatment of human skin ulcers, bronchitis, and upper respiratory tract infections. Its therapeutic effects are remarkable.
Purple Pearl Leaf has good hemostatic effects and can be used to treat gastric bleeding and hematemesis. For treatment, take 10-15g of Purple Pearl Leaf, boil it with water, and then take it orally once a day.
Purple Pearl Leaf also has a good detoxification effect on snake bites. The treatment method is simple. Just crush fresh Purple Pearl Leaves into a paste and apply it externally to the bitten area of the snake. Change the dressing twice a day.
