Purple Oil Wood Leaves are the tender leaves of the plant aromatic wood in the Anacardiaceae family, commonly known as the sumac tree. They can be used fresh or dried. Purple Oil Wood Leaves are mainly distributed in Southwest China and Tibet. What should be noted when using Purple Oil Wood Leaves?
Distribution of Purple Oil Wood Leaves
Ecological Environment: They grow in limestone mountain forests or shrubs at an altitude of 580-2700 meters.
Geographical Distribution: They are distributed in Southwest China, Guangxi, Tibet, and other areas.
Medicinal Combinations with Purple Oil Wood Leaves
Purple Oil Wood Leaves have a bitter and slightly astringent taste, a cool nature, and enter the large intestine meridian. They have the effects of clearing heat, dispelling dampness, and relieving stagnation. They can be taken internally and can also be used externally. They have the following uses:
1. Diarrhea and dysentery: They can be combined with other medicines such as Veratrum, Coptis, Honeysuckle, Paeonia, Fructus Aurantii Immaturus, Agarwood, and Betel Nut.
2. Food stagnation: They can be combined with Hawthorn, Barley Sprout, Medicinal Leaven, and Gallus gallus domesticus for treatment.
3. Eczema and measles: They can be used for external washing in the form of a decoction, or combined with other medicines such as Sophora Flavescens, Cicada Molt, Cortex Phellodendri, Arctium lappa, and Sophora Subprostrata.
Precautions when using Purple Oil Wood Leaves
Avoid eating raw, cold, and greasy foods.
