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Leaf of Taiwan Beautyberry

Leaf of Taiwan Beautyberry. Class: Bleeding control. Properties: Bitter; Astringent; Neutral. Meridians: Lung; Stomach

🌿 Names
Pinyin Name
Zi Zhu
中文名 (Chinese)
紫珠
Latin Name
Folium Callicarpae Formosanae; Folium Callicarpae Dichotomae; Folium Callicarpae Cathayanae; Folium Callicarpae Giraldii
English Name
Leaf of Taiwan Beautyberry
Alias Names
紫荆紫珠草
☯ TCM Properties
Properties (性味)
Bitter; Astringent; Neutral
Meridians (归经)
Lung; Stomach
Part Used
Aerial parts
Therapeutic Class (EN)
Bleeding control
功效分类 (CN)
止血
🩺 Clinical Profile
Function (功能)
For various kinds of hemorrhage such as hematemesis and hemoptysis. topical application of powder is effective for external bleeding after trauma. for skin infection, hemorrhoids, skin erosion, burn, the decoction may be used externally.
Indication (主治)
1. shortening the blood clotting time and promoting vasoconstriction. 2. its decoction reduces the exudation on the surface of burn and promotes the healing of ulcer. 3. inhibiting the growth of various pathogenic bacteria.
Clinical Manifestations
1. shortening the blood clotting time and promoting vasoconstriction. 2. its decoction reduces the exudation on the surface of burn and promotes the healing of ulcer. 3. inhibiting the growth of various pathogenic bacteria.
🔗 External References
TCMID
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