The efficacy and function of Basella sativa seeds

There are so many medicinal herbs in the world, and it is inevitable that there are some that we are not familiar with. But as long as we have the spirit of learning throughout our lives, I believe we can slowly learn more medical herbs. So do you know about the medicinal herb Basella sativa?

【Other name】 Basella alba

[Source] Medicinal material source: The fruit of Basella alba, a plant of the Basella family.

[Original form] Annual twining herb. The whole plant is fleshy, smooth and hairless. The stem is up to 3-4m long, with distinct branches, and is green or lavender. Simple leaves are alternate; petiole is 1-3cm long; leaf blade is broadly ovate, cordate to oblong, 2-19cm long, 2-16cm wide, with acute apex, base cordate or rounded, sometimes decurrent, entire, veins slightly concave below, slightly convex above. The spike inflorescence is axillary or terminal, 2-23cm long, simple or branched; the bracts are 2, calyx-shaped, oblong, about 5mm long, persistent; the flowers are sessile, with 5 sepals, lavender or light red, white at the bottom, fused into a tube; there are no petals; there are 5 stamens, born at the mouth of the calyx tube, opposite to the sepals, and the filaments are upright in the buds; there are 3 styles, fused at the base, and the stigma has many small granular protrusions. The fruit is ovoid or spherical, 5-6mm long, dark purple, juicy, and wrapped by persistent fleshy bracts and sepals. Seeds nearly spherical. The flowering period is from June to September, and the fruiting period is from July to October.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in areas below 2000m above sea level.

【Functions and indications】Moisturizes the skin; beautifies. host

【Usage and Dosage】 For external use: take appropriate amount, grind into powder and apply on the face as facial cream.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

After reading the above detailed introduction to the effects and functions of Basella sativa seeds, I believe many friends already know the benefits of Basella sativa seeds. It can be seen that Basella sativa seeds are very beneficial to our human body. If you need it, you might as well give it a try.