The efficacy and function of zinnia

The medicinal value of zinnia is beyond our imagination. It is very effective in treating some diseases. Zinnia contains many substances that are beneficial to the human body. Let’s take a look.

[Other names] Ten sisters, fire carpet flower, double-leaf chrysanthemum, step by step, step by step

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of Zinnia grandiflora, a plant of the Asteraceae family.

[Original form] Summer chrysanthemum is an annual herb, 30-100cm tall. The stem is erect and covered with long, stiff hairs. Leaves are opposite; sessile; leaf blade is broadly ovate or oblong-elliptic, 5-10cm long, 2.5-5cm wide, entire, base slightly cordate and clasping the stem, rough on both sides, covered with short rough hairs on the underside, with 3 veins at the base. The head inflorescence is 5-6.5cm in diameter, solitary at the branch end, without a hollow and thick peduncle; the involucre is broadly bell-shaped, with multiple bracts, broadly ovate or ovate-elliptical, the outer layer is about 5mm long, the inner layer is about 10mm long, and the edges are black; there are extended appendages at the upper end of the suspensory piece, which are purple-red and tassel-shaped triangular; the tongue flower is deep red, rose, corydalis or white, the tongue piece is obovate, with 2-3 teeth at the apex or entire, covered with short hairs above and long soft hairs below; the eustoma is yellow or orange, 7-8mm long, with ovate-lanceolate lobes at the apex and densely pubescent with yellow-brown hairs above. The achenes of female flowers are obovate, 6-7mm long, 4-5mm wide, flat, with 1 ridge in the middle of the ventral surface and on both sides, truncated at the apex, narrow at the base, and densely hairy; the achenes of symphyseal flowers are obovate-cuneate, 7-8mm long, 3.4-4mm wide, extremely flat, sparsely hairy, and with short teeth at the apex. The flowering period is from June to September, and the fruiting period is from July to October.

【Habitat distribution】 Native to Mexico. It is now cultivated in many parts of the country and sometimes grows wild.

【Chemical composition】 1. Haageano-tide is isolated from the leaves.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; pungent; cool

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat; promotes the flow of dampness; detoxifies. Mainly used for damp-heat dysentery; stranguria; breast abscess; furuncle

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 15-30g. For external use: grind fresh product and apply on the affected area.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is an introduction to the effects of zinnia. When using it, you can use it according to the needs mentioned above. Zinnia is also very helpful in treating certain diseases.