Medicinal value of Commelina

Many people are unfamiliar with the name Commelina. What is it? They have never heard of it. In fact, Commelina is a kind of wild plant on the roadside. It can grow in many places and has strong vitality. It can be picked in summer and autumn. Moreover, Commelina is a treasure from head to toe and there is no waste. Some people like to pick it, wash it and keep it for later use. It can have very good value.

Commelina has many uses, so what does it look like? Commelina is not big and can be found on the roadside or on the mountain. It has very thin and long roots, and its leaves are alternate. The leaves are retracted and locked at night. There are small hairs on the surface, and it blooms blue flowers. It has good medicinal value.

1. To prevent and treat colds: take 1-2 liang of Commelina (2-4 liang of fresh grass), decoct in water twice and take. A total of 130 cases were treated, 109 were effective (body temperature returned to normal within 1 to 3 days), and 21 were ineffective (fever subsided in more than 4 days). For prevention, take tablets (each tablet contains 10.3 grams of dry raw herbs) orally, 3 times a day, 2 tablets each time; or take one packet of granules a day (containing 2 taels of dry herbs) and drink with boiled water; decoction can also be taken orally. Take the medicine for 4 consecutive days. The results showed that none of the 290 people developed the disease, while 23 of the 371 people in the control group (who did not take the medicine) developed the disease. Commelina communisLinjiang City, Changbai Mountain Area

2. Treatment of mumps: For complications of meningoencephalitis, take 2 liang of Commelina communis and decoct it for oral administration. Five cases were observed, with an average time for fever and parotid swelling to subside of 2.8 days, headache to disappear in 1.4 days, vomiting to stop in 1.2 days, and an average hospital stay of 4.6 days.

3. Treatment of stye: Take a fresh stem of Commelina communis (or a section) and hold it at a 45-degree angle with your hands. Place it on an alcohol lamp and burn the upper section. You will see liquid with water droplets and foam boiling out of the lower section. Then drop the boiling liquid on the conjunctiva and eyelid margin of the face (the local swelling area and the surrounding area of ​​the stye). You can also apply it on the surface of the facial skin while it is still hot. The conjunctival sac was flushed with saline before instillation. After application, the patient feels comfortable and no washing or any other treatment is required. A total of 61 cases were treated, 49 were cured and 7 improved. Some people see results on the first day and recover on the second day.

Although Commelina is a wild species, it is in no way inferior to those large plants or precious plants. It grows quietly on the roadside and is very low-key, but its whole body is a treasure. Now many people know its value. Those who have the conditions can dig some themselves and add some to dishes to bring health to the dishes.