The efficacy and function of Impatiens

We can often see Impatiens in our daily life, so how should we eat Impatiens? What good effects does it have on our body? Let's take a look.

[Other names] Goldenrod (The Effective Prescriptions of World Doctors), Lantern Flower (Compendium of Materia Medica in Southern Yunnan), Good Daughter Flower (Compendium of Materia Medica), Henna (Herbal Prescriptions), Sea Lotus (Hebei Medicinal Materials), Nail Peach Blossom (Shandong Traditional Chinese Medicine), Golden Boy Flower (Jiangxi Folk Herbs), Bamboo Flower (Pharmaceutical Materials).

[Source] The flower buds of Impatiens balsamina of the Impatiens family . During the flowering period, harvest every afternoon, pick out impurities and dry. It is generally believed that red and white ones are better for use as medicine.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, slightly bitter, warm.

【Functions and indications】Dispel wind, promote blood circulation, reduce swelling and relieve pain. It is used to treat rheumatism, hemiplegia, pain in the waist and flanks, abdominal pain due to amenorrhea in women, postpartum blood stasis, bruises, carbuncles, furuncles, tinea pedis, and onychomycosis.

[Usage and Dosage] For internal use: decoct in water, 0.5-1 qian (1-3 qian for fresh); grind into powder or soak in wine. For external use: mash the juice and drop it into the ear, mash it and apply it on the ear, or decoct it in water and use it for fumigation and washing.

[Additional prescription] ① Treat rheumatism and bedridden patients: decoct buttercup, cypress seeds, potassium saltpeter, and papaya into a decoction for bathing, two to three times a day. Take Duhuo Jishe Decoction internally. ("Fushou Jing Fang")

[Remarks] The Impatiens balsamina used in Tibet has the plant form of Impatiens acute-toothed , which is distributed in Tibet, Yunnan and other places.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Herbal Medicine for Famine Relief"

Based on the above description of Impatiens balsamina, it can be seen that Impatiens balsamina has many benefits to the human body, and there are many ways and uses for it. The pharmacological effects of Impatiens balsamina can be used to treat corresponding diseases.