The efficacy and function of Mirabilis jalapa leaves

The traditional Chinese medicine Mirabilis jalapa leaf is a very good Chinese medicinal material. Mirabilis jalapa leaf has a very good effect in regulating the body and is also widely used in medicine. Let’s take a look together.

[Source] The leaves of Mirabilis jalapa, a plant of the Mirabilis family, are harvested in autumn.

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

[Pharmacological action] The water extract of Mirabilis jalapa leaves or whole herb (after ethanol precipitation) at 1 gram of crude drug/ml to 0.005 ml can rapidly increase the cardiac amplitude of the isolated rabbit heart and accelerate the heart rate, but it will quickly recover completely. Injection of 0.01 ml/kg into cats can cause a rapid increase in blood pressure by 75%, which then recovers. When the concentration was 0.013 ml (drug solution)/ml (nutrient solution) in a water bath, it had no effect on the isolated ileum of guinea pigs, and 0.002 ml/ml inhibited the contraction amplitude and tension of the rabbit duodenum. The water extract had no alkaline reaction, and the paper layer analysis showed the presence of catecholamines, which may be the effective substance that produces the above-mentioned pharmacological effects. A biological alkali, fenugreek alkaloids, has been isolated from the plant. The leaf extract has a diuretic effect and can be used for edema. This plant has a laxative effect (mainly due to the resin component). Children who eat its fruit may experience vomiting and diarrhea.

[Nature and flavor] "Nanning Pharmacopoeia": "sweet, neutral."

【Functions and indications】 Treat carbuncle, scabies and trauma.

[Additional prescription] To treat scabies: Take a handful of fresh Mirabilis jalapa leaves, wash and mash them, squeeze out the juice and apply it to the affected area. (Fujian Folk Herbs)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Emei Yaozhi"

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