The efficacy and function of ramie flower

There are many common Chinese medicinal materials in life, and ramie flower is one of them. However, many people are not very clear about ramie flower. Therefore, before choosing to eat it, you need to understand the effects and functions of ramie flower.

【Other name】 Ramie flower

[Source] Medicinal material source: the flower of Ramie, a plant of the Urticaceae family.

[Original form] Perennial semi-shrub, 1-2m high. The stem is erect, cylindrical, much-branched, bluish-brown, and densely covered with long, coarse hairs. Leaves are alternate; petiole 2-11cm long; stipules 2, separate, early falling; leaf blade broadly ovate or ovate, 7-15cm long, 6-12cm wide, apex acuminate or nearly caudate, base broadly cuneate or truncate, margin densely serrated, green, rough, and scattered with sparse hairs above, densely interwoven white soft hairs below, with 3 basal veins. Flowers are unisexual, and male and female flowers are usually on the same plant; inflorescences are conical, axillary, 5-10 cm long, and male inflorescences are usually located below female inflorescences; male flowers are small, pedunculate, yellow-white, with 4 tepals, 4 stamens, and reduced pistils; female flowers are light green, spherical, about 2 mm in diameter, with tubular perianth, persistent, and 1 style. Achenes are small, oval, densely covered with short hairs, wrapped by persistent perianth, and containing one seed. The flowering period is September and the fruiting period is October.

[Habitat distribution] It is widely cultivated in Henan, Shandong and areas south of Shaanxi in my country, and it also grows wild.

[Properties] Characteristic identification: The male inflorescence is a panicle, mostly shrunk into strips, with small, light yellow flowers, 4 tepals, and 4 stamens; the female inflorescence is clustered into a spherical shape, light green-yellow, with small flowers, 4 tepals, tightly embracing the ovary, and 1 style. Soft texture. It has a slight fragrance and a slightly spicy and bitter taste.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet; Cold

【Functions and indications】 Clears the heart and relieves restlessness; cools blood and relieves rashes. Mainly used for restlessness and insomnia; mouth sores; measles with poor outbreak; urticaria itching

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 6-15g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above article introduces the functions of ramie flowers. I hope it will be helpful to you in your life. But it is important to note that you should not randomly combine it with other foods. You should consult a professional before making a decision.