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Brief introduction of medicinal materials

Mirabilis jalapa, scientific name of traditional Chinese medicine. It is the root of the Himalayan solitary flower. Has the effects of nourishing, strengthening the body, removing kidney cold, removing Japanese pigment, and breaking stones. Indications: oligospermia, impotence, nocturnal emission, fatigue, lumbago and leg pain caused by kidney cold, chronic kidney diseases, kidney dryness, azoospermia, azoospermia, pruritus, gynecological diseases, uterine lump, bladder stone lump, bladder tingling and urinary incontinence.

Overview of basic knowledge

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1 clearing away heat and fire

Medically speaking, Mirabilis jalapa is a cool medicinal material, which will give people a cool feeling after eating. Suitable for people with hot constitution, but also suitable for making tea in summer, clearing away heat and removing fire.

2. Promoting blood circulation and regulating menstruation

Mirabilis jalapa also promotes blood circulation. It is suitable for women with irregular menstruation to use it 3~5 days before menstruation, which can promote normal menstruation and has the effect of promoting blood circulation and regulating menstruation. However, it should not be eaten during menstruation, so as to avoid side effects such as palace cold, dysmenorrhea, excessive menstrual blood and prolonged menstrual period.

3 Lowering blood sugar

Mirabilis jalapa contains gluconeogenic active enzymes, which can promote the conversion of blood sugar into fat and liver glycogen and reduce blood sugar. Therefore, diabetic patients can drink Mirabilis jalapa tea in moderation.

4 anti-inflammatory sterilization

Mirabilis jalapa contains many phenolic compounds with bactericidal activity. In traditional Chinese medicine, the roots of Mirabilis jalapa are often mashed and applied to wounds, which can sterilize and diminish inflammation and promote wound healing.

Edible taboo

The roots, stems and seeds of Mirabilis jalapa have purgative effect, which is forbidden for pregnant women.

Can mirabilis jalapa soak in water

The flowers of Mirabilis jalapa can be soaked in water to drink, which is what we often hear as "Mirabilis jalapa tea". But the petals need to be dried and soaked in water to remove harmful substances that are not conducive to human health.

Mirabilis jalapa can clear away heat and detoxify. Soak the dried petals of Mirabilis jalapa in water and drink 1-2 times a week. Of course, it can also be used to make soup. Bones or trotters are delicious.

But remind everyone that if it's cooking, it's best to go to the pharmacy to buy processed mirabilis jalapa, which is safer to eat. At the same time, be careful not to soak or boil water with the roots and seeds of Mirabilis jalapa, which will be poisoned.

Recommended tea

Lavender jasmine tea

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Lavender, jasmine, honey

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1, put 400ml of water in the health pot.

2. Put a proper amount of lavender and jasmine dried flowers in the tea leakage.

3. Gently press the tea leak on the lid of the pot, cover the lid, select the green tea mode, press for 3 seconds after starting the machine, and start the health pot to make tea.

4. Automatically enter the constant temperature tea-making state after the end. When drinking, take out the tea leakage, add honey according to personal taste, and mix well to drink.

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