The efficacy and function of shrimp flower leaves

The efficacy and function of shrimp flower leaves

Shrimp flower leaves are rich in nutritional value and high in medicinal value. Below we will introduce in detail the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine shrimp flower leaves.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The leaves of the Lythraceae plant Shrimp Flower.

【Original form】 Shrub, 1.5-3m high. Young branches pubescent, later falling off. Leaves are opposite, leathery, lanceolate or narrowly lanceolate, 7-12cm long, 2-3cm wide, usually nearly glabrous above, whitish with tiny black glandular dots below, covered with short soft hairs, and nearly sessile. The cymes are axillary, conical, about 3 cm long, with hairy inflorescence axis: bracts caducous early; flowers are bisexual, with pedicels about 3 mm long; calyx is tubular, bright red, 11.3 cm long, slightly oblique at the mouth, with 6 teeth, and small appendages between the calyx teeth; there are 6 petals, usually not longer than the calyx teeth; there are 12 stamens, born in the lower part of the calyx tube, and obviously protruding; ovary is superior, 2-chambered, and the style is slightly longer than the stamens. The capsule is narrowly elliptic, about 7 mm long, enclosed in the calyx tube, split into 2 lobes, and contains many seeds. Flowering period is March-April.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows on roadsides, riverbanks and sunny places on hillsides.

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【Functions and indications】 Improve eyesight and eliminate cataracts. Protagonist film clouding

【Usage and Dosage】 For external use: soak in water and apply to eyes.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Shrimp flower and leaf is a common Chinese medicinal material, but it is often forgotten by people. In fact, its effects and functions are beyond your imagination. As long as you are good at eating it and use the right method, I believe it will be of great help to your body.

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