Medicinal value of crape myrtle

Crape Myrtle

The aliases of crape myrtle include egret flower, five-mile fragrance, red crape myrtle flower, hibiscus flower, Buddha flower, red house, ticklish flower, monkey thorn, purple tip, itchy flower, treasure flag flower, crabapple tree, purple gold mark, purple orchid, amite, purple gold flower, and mosquito flower.

Having seen so many plants, crape myrtle really has the most names. Each name has a meaning, and because of different customs, the names vary from place to place.

Medicinal uses of crape myrtle

"Compendium of Materia Medica in Southern Yunnan" records that crape myrtle can cure postpartum hemorrhage. However, according to the "Records of Medicinal Herbs in Lingnan", it can be used to treat head rot and fetal toxins in children, but pregnant women should avoid using it. Generally, it has the effects of clearing away heat, detoxifying, cooling blood and relieving pain.

Usage and taboos of crape myrtle

Crape myrtle flowers can be taken internally or applied externally. For internal use, usually select 1 to 3 shallow crape myrtle flowers and boil them into a decoction. For external use, boil directly in hot water and wash with water.

Pregnant women are prohibited from using crape myrtle.