What is the medicinal value of Nepenthes

We all know something about Nepenthes. First of all, when it blooms, Nepenthes will emit a faint fragrance, and use this fragrance to attract some insects. So what is the medicinal value of Nepenthes? First, let us learn some simple medicinal uses of Nepenthes. In addition, we should pay attention to choosing the medicinal method that suits us according to our different physiques and different needs.

Medicinal value of Nepenthes:

Chemical composition: Contains flavonoids, phenols, amino acids, sugars, anthraquinone glycosides and other ingredients.

Nature and flavor: sweet, light, cool

Meridians: Lung, Gallbladder, Stomach

Functions and indications: moistens the lungs and relieves cough, clears away heat, promotes dampness and removes stones, detoxifies and reduces swelling. It is used to treat dry lungs, coughing and bleeding, colds and coughs, whooping cough, jaundice, dysentery, urinary tract stones, and can also be used for gastric and duodenal ulcers, hypertension, diabetes, sores and carbuncle. Its medicinal value is "it has the effects of clearing heat, promoting diuresis, and relieving inflammation and cough.

Dosage and Administration: For oral administration: decoction, 15-30g; fresh product 30-60g. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

Kind tips:

Nepenthes refers to the general term for all species of the genus Nepenthes. In modern life, Nepenthes can be regarded as a plant with very strong decorative and ornamental properties. The structure of the pitcher plant leaf is very complex. The top of the leaf is bottle-shaped with a relatively smooth mouth. At the same time, the leaf can secrete a fragrance that can attract insects. If the insect stays on the leaf, it will slide into the bottle and be drowned by the liquid, which can decompose the nutrients in the insect body and gradually digest and absorb them.

Although Nepenthes has many benefits, friends with allergies should not use it casually. In addition, Nepenthes has many auxiliary therapeutic effects for us, for example, it is also effective in treating cough. However, for friends who are allergic to pollen, it is best to use it under the advice of a doctor and never take medicine on your own.