Ilex purpurea
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Aquifoliales |
| Family: | Aquifoliaceae |
| Genus: | Ilex |
| Species: | I. purpurea
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| Ilex purpurea Hassk.[1]
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Ilex purpurea is a species of holly, a flowering plant in the family Aquifoliaceae.
Medicinal uses[]
It is one of the 50 fundamental herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine, where it has the name dōng qīng (Chinese: 冬青). In traditional Chinese medicine, it is used to promote circulation, remove stasis, and clear heat and toxins. It is believed to improve conditions such as angina, high blood pressure, uveitis, coughs, chest congestion, and asthma. The root of Ilex purpurea can be applied topically to treat skin infections and burns, and to promote wound healing.[2]
See also[]
- Chinese herbology 50 fundamental herbs
References[]
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- ^ a b "Ilex purpurea". Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN). Agricultural Research Service (ARS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Retrieved 2008-02-09.
- ^ "Ilex (mao dong qing)". www.acupuncturetoday.com. 2019-02-01. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
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