The difference between Callicarpa ovata and Callicarpa ovata

The difference between the medicinal uses of Callicarpa oleracea and Callicarpa oleracea leaves

Callicarpa ovata, also known as callicarpa or hemostatic grass, is a plant of the genus Callicarpa of the Verbenaceae family. Its roots and leaves are used as medicine. The leaves can be harvested in summer and autumn, and the roots can be harvested throughout the year. Callicarpa ovata tastes bitter and astringent, and has a neutral nature. Callicarpa leaves are the dried leaves of the Verbenaceae plant Callicarpa ovata. Picked in summer and autumn and dried. Bitter, astringent and cool in nature. There is little difference in the medicinal effects of the two.

The difference between the appearance of Callicarpa oleracea and Callicarpa oleracea

The leaves of Callicarpa ovata are opposite and are mostly oblong or lanceolate in shape. In summer and autumn, small purple flowers will bloom in the leaf axils of Callicarpa ovata, which will later form small spherical fruits, which are purple-red when ripe.

The leaves of Callicarpa ovata are often wrinkled, curled, and some are broken. The complete leaves of Callicarpa ovata are mostly oval in shape. The petiole is about 0.5-1.5 cm long, with a broad cuneate or obtuse base, finely serrated margins, and nearly entire at the base.