The efficacy and function of Pandanus odoratus

Pandanus has a long history, and until now, its uses are increasing. I wonder if you friends know about its other effects. Let us introduce it in detail below, hoping to be helpful to you friends.

[Alias] Roadhead flower (Nanning Pharmacopoeia).

[Source] It is the flower of Pandanus, a plant of the Pandanaceae family. Harvested in summer and sun-dried.

[Chemical composition] The flowers contain volatile oil; the oil contains methyl phenethyl ether 65.97%, dipentene 8.31%, d-linalool 18.71%, phenethyl acetate 3.48%, citral 1.82% and stearic terpenes, phenylethyl alcohol, phthalates, etc.

[Nature and flavor] "Nanning Pharmacopoeia": "sweet, cold."

【Function】 ① "Luchuan Materia Medica": "Treats hernia and urinary obstruction."

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 0.3 to 1 liang. For external use: grind into powder and apply on skin.

[Additional prescription] For treating cold and cough: Take 1 to 3 grams of Pandanus truncatum flowers, or 3 to 5 grams of Pandanus truncatum fruits, decoct in water and drink. (Guangxi Chinese Herbal Medicine)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Nanning City Pharmacopoeia".

This is all we have to say about the effects of Pandanus odoratus. I hope it will be helpful to you. Although the value of Pandanus is very high, we must be cautious when eating it.