The efficacy and function of Mirabilis jalapa seeds

What are the functions of Mirabilis jalapa seeds? As a traditional Chinese medicine, Mirabilis jalapa seeds can not only be used to treat diseases, but can also be combined with some other medicinal materials to make medicinal food, which has a very good effect on regulating the human body. Today we will introduce you to Mirabilis jalapa.

[Other name] Thuya serrata (Compendium of Materia Medica).

[Source] It is the endosperm inside the seeds of Mirabilis jalapa, a plant of the Mirabilis family.

[Original morphology] The plant morphology is detailed in the entry for "Mirabilis jalapa root".

【Chemical composition】 The seeds contain a large amount of starch. It also contains 4.3% crude fat, 24.4% fatty acids (saturated fatty acids), 46.9% oleic acid, 13.6% linoleic acid, and 15.1% linolenic acid. It also contains quercetin and kaempferol glucoside.

[Pharmacological action] See the entry for "Mirabilis jalapa leaves".

【Function】 "Supplement to Compendium of Materia Medica" says: "The powder can be used to remove moles, acne and pimples on the face."

[Additional prescription] To treat grape sores (yellow blisters on the skin, ulcers and yellow fluid oozing out): Mix the powder inside the Mirabilis jalapa fruit with cold water and apply on the skin. (Fujian Chinese Herbal Medicine)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Supplement to Compendium of Materia Medica"

Everyone should know about the medicinal value of Mirabilis jalapa seeds. We should pay more attention to information in this area so that we can be prepared when encountering problems and avoid panic.