The efficacy and function of Buddha belly flower

When it comes to Buddha belly flower, we are all familiar with it. Buddha belly flower is not only edible but also has very high medicinal effects. Eating Buddha belly flower regularly can have very good health-preserving and health-care effects.

[Alias] Rock cabbage, tiger skin, and small lotus.

[Source] It is the whole herb or root of the Gesneriaceae plant. Harvested in summer and autumn, sun-dried or used fresh.

[Original form] Perennial herb. The leaves are basal, flat and attached to the rock surface; the leaf blades are ovate-oblong or oblong, densely covered with white soft hairs on the upper side, densely covered with yellow-brown hairs on the veins below, with obvious reticulation and irregular blunt teeth on the edges. The pedicel emerges from the leaves, is 12 to 15 cm long, and often has 5 leaf-like bracts at the top, with several flowers on them in an umbrella shape; the calyx is 5-lobed, ovate, acute at the apex, and sparsely serrated at the edge; the corolla is light reddish purple, 5-lobed, 2-lipped, and the apex of the lobes is obtuse; there are 4 stamens, hidden inside; the disk is obvious and cylindrical; the ovary is superior. The long capsule splits into 5 lobes when ripe. Flowering period is from August to September. The fruiting period is from October to November.

[Habitat distribution] It grows on bare rocks under moist hillside forests and on shady and damp cliffs.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly bitter, neutral.

【Functions and indications】Relieve exterior symptoms, dispel wind, promote blood circulation, and reduce swelling and toxins.

[Additional prescription] ① Treat carbuncle and unknown swelling: mash fresh buddha flower and apply externally.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Commonly Used Herbs in Zhejiang Folk".

This article introduces to us what Buddha belly flower is. We know that Buddha belly flower has a very high medicinal effect, but we must remind everyone that Buddha belly flower is generally not to be eaten indiscriminately, otherwise it will cause serious consequences. I hope everyone will treat it with caution.