The efficacy and function of Impatiens cyrtonema

Impatiens celery is rich in nutritional value and has high medicinal value. Below we will introduce in detail the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Impatiens celery.

[Other names] Water henna, elephant trunk flower

[Source] The stems and leaves of Impatiens balsamina of the Impatiens family. Available all year round.

[Original form] Annual herb, 30 to 60 cm tall. The lower part of the stem is prostrate and rooted, while the upper part is erect, with 2 to more stipule-like spines on the nodes. Leaves are opposite, linear or linear-oblong to obovate, 2-10 cm long, 0.5-1 cm wide, with short pointed or obtuse tips, rounded or nearly cordate bases, and small, sparse hard spines on the edges; petioles are extremely short or sessile. The flowers are pink or white, axillary, solitary or in clusters, about 1 to 2 cm in diameter; the pedicels are long; the outer sepals extend into a thin tail shape and bend inward into a hook shape; the standard petal is round and gradually pointed, and the wing petals are half obovate, with an ear on one side of the base. Capsule oval, swollen in the middle. Flowering period is summer.

[Habitat distribution] Grown in moist places or by water or fields. Distributed in Guangdong, Guangxi, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Fujian, Yunnan and other places.

[Nature and flavor] Slightly bitter and spicy, neutral in nature.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies, promotes blood circulation and relieves blood stasis, reduces swelling and draws out pus.

【Note】 Pregnant women should take with caution.

[Additional prescription] ① For the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis: 1 to 2 liang of fresh herb of Impatiens cyrtonema. Stew with lean pork or pork bones.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

The above describes some ways to eat Impatiens cyrtonema. Although many medicinal herbs can be eaten, we must remind everyone that Chinese medicines generally cannot be taken indiscriminately and should be used according to your own situation.