Melaleuca leaf

Melaleuca leaf

(Handbook of commonly used Chinese herbal medicine of Guangzhou Army)

[source] the leaves of Melaleuca serrulata, a family plant, are described in the section "Melaleuca serrulata".

[collection] all year round.

[chemical composition] the leaves contain 1-1.5% volatile oil, the main component is 1,8-element, accounting for 50-65%, followed by terpineol and aldehydes.

[flavor] pungent and astringent, warm.

[function indications] dispel wind and relieve pain.

[selected formula] ① for rheumatism, bone pain, neuralgia, enteritis and diarrhea: Melaleuca dried leaves 2-3 Qian. Take it in water.

② Treatment of allergic dermatitis, eczema: Melaleuca fresh leaves fried water. (the nature and taste are listed in the Handbook of commonly used Chinese herbal medicine of Guangzhou army.)

Chinese PinYin : Bai Qian Ceng Ye