What is the medicinal value of Mirabilis jalapa

Mirabilis jalapa is a kind of flower with many colors of flowers, including red, yellow and white, as well as variegated colors, mainly purple. It is not only ornamental, but also widely used for medicinal purposes. It is mainly a kind of traditional Chinese medicine. It can also bear fruit and be planted. It was originally produced in Africa, but is now also planted in China. Now let us mainly learn about the medicinal value of Mirabilis jalapa.

Collection and processing: The roots and the whole plant are used as medicine. Dig up the roots in autumn, wash them, slice them and dry them. Generally, those with white flowers are used for medicinal purposes. The stems and leaves are mostly used fresh and can be picked as needed.

Nature and flavor: sweet, light, cool.

Efficacy: Clears away heat and dampness, promotes blood circulation and regulates menstruation, detoxifies and reduces swelling.

Application prescription

1. To treat tonsillitis: Crush the fresh roots of Mirabilis jalapa and drip the juice onto the affected area of ​​the throat (National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines).

2. Treat urinary tract infection, prostatitis, leucorrhea, and diabetes; 10-30 grams of white flower Mirabilis jalapa root (20-60 grams of fresh product), decocted in water.

3. To treat bruises, sores and carbuncles: Take appropriate amount of fresh Mirabilis jalapa roots, mash them and apply externally.

4. Treat stranguria and leucorrhea: 30-60 grams of fresh roots of Mirabilis jalapa (peeled, washed and sliced), 9-15 grams of Poria cocos, decocted in water, taken before meals, twice a day.

5. Treatment of acute arthritis: 60-90 grams of fresh Mirabilis jalapa root, decocted in water and taken orally. Add tofu if the body is hot and add pig's trotters if the body is cold.

6. To treat carbuncle and back ulcer: Take appropriate amount of Pleurotus eryngii root, peel and wash it, add a little brown sugar, mash it and apply it to the affected area, change it two or three times a day.

7. Treatment of scabies: Take appropriate amount of Mirabilis jalapa stems and leaves, wash and mash them, squeeze out the juice and apply it to the affected area.

8. To treat grape sores (yellow blisters on the skin, which break and ooze yellow fluid): Mix the powder inside the Mirabilis jalapa fruit with cold water and apply on it.

9. (Mirabilis jalapa) seeds, called "Tushannai", are used for their powder. It can remove spots, moles and acne on the face (Supplement to Compendium of Materia Medica).

Contraindications: The roots, stems and seeds of Mirabilis jalapa have a laxative effect and should not be taken by pregnant women.

Through the above introduction, we have learned about the medicinal value of Mirabilis jalapa. Although this flower is not common, it is planted in both the north and south regions of my country. Its medicinal value is particularly obvious. It can not only be used for viewing, but its roots and leaves can also be used for medicinal purposes. It mainly has the effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying. However, some Mirabilis jalapa are also wild.