The efficacy and function of Mirabilis jalapa

As the pressure of modern life increases, more and more health care methods are emerging, but the most popular ones are still traditional Chinese medicine and Chinese medicine that have been tested for thousands of years. For example, Mirabilis jalapa, what are the effects and functions of Mirabilis jalapa? Let me introduce it to you today.

[Other names] Rouge flower, rouge bean, gouache flower, powder head, night flower, night flower, ground mouse

[Source] Mirabilis jalapa L., a plant of the genus Mirabilis in the family Mirabiliaceae, is used as medicine with its root and whole herb . Dig up the roots in autumn, wash, slice and dry them. Generally, those with white flowers are used for medicinal purposes. The stems and leaves are mostly used fresh and can be picked as needed.

【Nature and flavor】Sweet, light, and cool.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and dampness, promotes blood circulation and regulates menstruation, detoxifies and reduces swelling. Root: tonsillitis, irregular menstruation, leucorrhea, cervical erosion, prostatitis, urinary tract infection, rheumatic joint pain; the root and the whole herb can be used externally to treat mastitis, bruises, carbuncles, furuncles, and eczema.

[Usage and Dosage] 3 to 5 cents of root; appropriate amount of root or whole herb for external use. The fresh one can be mashed for external application, or boiled into a decoction for external washing.

【Note】 Pregnant women should not take this medicine.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

I believe that after reading the above explanations, everyone has a deeper understanding of the Chinese medicine Mirabilis jalapa, right? In fact, many foods or medicinal materials are the same. Only when we understand them can we eat them correctly according to our own situation and effectively help maintain our health.