The efficacy and function of Kuna flower

The Chinese herbal medicine Kuna is already very familiar to most people. But in fact, not many people know the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Kuna Flower, so let’s talk about it below.

[Other names] Jiuxiong (Taiwan Prefecture Records), Basil (Illustrated Catalogue of Plant Names), Jiujing (Dictionary of Plant Names).

[Source] It is the flower or root of the Lythraceae plant.

[Original form] Deciduous shrub or small tree, 2 to 8 meters high; bark is white. Leaves are opposite or nearly opposite, alternate in the upper part, oblong or oblong-lanceolate, 4-8 cm long, 2-4 cm wide, and entire. The panicle is terminal, and the axis of the inflorescence is slightly pubescent; the flowers are white, about 1 cm in diameter; the calyx is hemispherical, with 10 to 12 slightly raised longitudinal ribs on the outside, glabrous, and 5 to 6 shallow lobes at the apex; the petals are 5 to 6, nearly round, wrinkled, with irregular notches on the edges and long claws at the base; the stamens are numerous, born at the base of the calyx tube, and the outer 5 are usually longer; the ovary is superior. The capsule is nearly elliptical or ovate-elliptical, with 4 to 5 valve lobes and a diameter of about 7 mm. Flowering period is from June to July.

[Habitat distribution] Distributed in Jiangsu, Anhui, Jiangxi, Hubei, Hunan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, Taiwan and other places.

[Chemical composition] The wood contains 10.29% moisture, 1.11% ash, 0.149% total nitrogen, 29.91% lignin, 51.01% cellulose, and 16.80% pentosan.

[Nature and flavor] "Illustrated Records of Plant Names and Realities": "Flowers have a light and slightly bitter taste."

【Functions and indications】 ① "Illustrated Records of Plant Names and Realities": "Defeating toxins and dispersing blood stasis."

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 3 to 5 qian. For external use: mash and apply.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Illustrated Catalogue of Plant Names and Realities".

Through the above introduction, everyone has a good understanding of the Chinese medicine Kuna flower. It has a very good effect in treating diseases. However, it should be noted that when using Kuna flower, some methods and ways should be mastered for healthy and scientific consumption.