The efficacy and function of lovely flowers

As a traditional Chinese medicine, the medicinal value of the lovely flower is very great and it can treat many diseases. Let’s take a closer look at it below.

【English Name】 all-grass of Veined Eranthemum

[Other names] Duijiecai, Niuqi

[Source] Medicinal material source: the roots and leaves of the Acanthaceae plant.

[Original form] It likes flowers and plants and is a shrub, 70-150cm tall. Hairless or nearly hairless. Leaves are opposite; petiole is short; leaf blade is ovate to elliptic, 10-20cm long, 5-8cm wide, with long and gradually pointed tip, gradually narrowing to a petiole at the base, and with blunt teeth of unknown purpose on the edge; there are about 10 lateral veins on each side, raised on both sides. Spike inflorescence terminal or axillary; bracts obovate, 1-1.5cm long, acute at apex, veined, pubescent; bracteoles linear-lanceolate, about 5mm long; calyx small, nearly white, hidden in bracts, 5-parted; corolla blue, about 3cm long, corolla tube slender, throat short, slightly expanded, crown mast extended, 5-lobed, lobes of equal length, usually obovate; stamens extended, 2 developed, attached to throat; ovary with 2 ovules per locule, single stigma. The capsule is club-shaped, about 1 cm long. There are two seeds, both of which are flattened and covered with tightly attached white hairs that can stretch when absorbing water. Flowering period: spring.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing on hillsides, under forests or in thickets at an altitude of 190-800m. Chiyou cultivated.

[Properties] Identification of properties: The leaves are wrinkled, the complete leaves are elliptical to short circular, 5-10cm long, with sharp to short acuminate tips, cuneate bases, downward arches, and slightly wavy or slightly rounded edges; the leaf veins are obvious, and the small branch veins are neatly arranged and almost parallel. Slight odor, light taste.

[Chemical composition] Contains betaine, eranthemo-side[1] and trigonelline[2].

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy; neutral

【Functions and indications】 Disperses blood stasis and reduces swelling. Mainly for swelling and pain caused by trauma

【Usage and Dosage】 For external use: take appropriate amount, mash and apply or decoct in water for washing. For internal use: decoction, 6-15g.

[Discussions by various scholars] "Xinhua Compendium of Materia Medica": Leaves: have the function of dispersing blood stasis and reducing swelling. Used for swelling and pain caused by bruises.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

In fact, you will only know its benefits after practicing it. Just like the traditional Chinese medicine Kawaii Flower introduced above, it turns out that Kawaii Flower can also treat some other diseases. Therefore, eating it in moderation has many benefits.