The efficacy and function of mountain morning glory

Many people choose morning glory because of its high-value pharmacological effects, but you should be careful not to eat it casually, otherwise it will have some bad effects on the body. We need to understand it before eating it. Are you ready?

[Source] Medicinal material source: the roots and leaves of the Acanthaceae plant Phenoxylum bungeanum.

[Original form] This is the vine of Morning Glory of Chaognan Mountain. Leaves are opposite; petiolate; leaf blade is broadly ovate, 4-10cm long, with pointed to acuminate apex, cordate base, wavy to shallowly lobed margins, and 3-5 basal glands. The racemes grow in leaf axils and hang down; the top of the pedicels and bracts are pubescent and have scattered bird's nest-like glands; there are 2 bracts, initially fused, then one side splits like a spathe; the calyx is degenerate and only one side remains; the corolla is lavender or nearly white, with a yellow center, 5-8cm long, and the expanded diameter of the lobes is up to 7cm; there are 4 stamens, didynamous. The capsule is about 3 cm long, nearly spherical at the bottom and has a long beak at the top, which looks like a crow's beak when it cracks.

【Habitat distribution】Ecological environment: Grown on the edge of forest.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy; sweet; neutral

【Functions and indications】Promote blood circulation and relieve pain; detoxify and reduce swelling. Mainly used for stomachache, traumatic injury, boils, and snake bites

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 6-12g. For external use: Take appropriate amount of fresh product and mash it for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is a detailed description of the effects and eating methods of morning glory. Medicines like morning glory are very effective in treating diseases. However, it should be noted that when using morning glory, it needs to be used in moderation and should not be used too much, otherwise it will not be of any benefit to the body.