Water hyacinth: Decoding the familiar unique plant species

Betel nut is a medicinal herb commonly used to treat diseases in Eastern medicine. In particular, the drug has the ability to clear heat and treat cough very effectively. The following article will help you better understand the characteristics, uses and uses of this herb.

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• 1. Introduction to Beadstools
• 2. Chemical composition and effects 
• 3. Usage and dosage
• 4. Some experience remedies

1. Introduction to Beadstools

• Other names: chicken nugget grass, brocade grass, chicken tie grass...
• Scientific name: Drosera burmannii Vahl. ( Dorserac rotundifolia Lour .)
• Scientific family: Droseraceae family .

1.1. Growth and collection characteristics

It is found in many parts of the world such as India, China, and Australia. In our country, this plant grows wild on moist mounds, swamps and even infertile fields. Concentrated mainly in the Central and Southern regions such as Thanh Hoa, Ha Tinh, Da Nang, Ben Tre, Dong Nai or Lam Dong.

Small, light-loving trees, often growing on acidic, infertile soils, produce annual fruit. Small seeds are scattered around the parent plant and are easily washed away by rainwater. Leaves also have the function of absorbing organic matter when trapping small insects. When insects touch the wings, the wing feathers will immediately surround and secrete a liquid to stick to the prey, then decompose and absorb nitrogen through the leaves.

Water hyacinth grows all year round, so it can be harvested at any time. When harvesting, the tree will be uprooted, cleaned of impurities and sandy soil attached to the root. Finally dried or dried to make medicine.

Fruit season May - July.

The ground duckweed grows wild in humid places in our country.

1.2. Description of the whole tree

Datura is a herbaceous plant up to 5-30 cm tall, with 1-3 leafless stems, smooth and thin, bearing flowers at the top. There are glandular hairs on the body

Leaves grow close to the ground in asterisks, rounded or oval blades, with an oblong, spoon-like base, 10-12 mm long, 4 mm wide, covered with glandular hairs that secrete a sticky, iridescent liquid. The petioles are short, smooth.

Inflorescences grow in scorpions on a long, slender handle, originating from the middle of the leaf cluster, bearing 15-20 flowers, both hermaphrodites, white or pink. The base of the flower is flat or slightly convex. The calyx consists of 5 plates, the outer surface is long hairy, the corolla has 5 petals that are roofed or van-shaped. Stamens 5 alternate with the petals. The anthers are longitudinally cracked at first, facing outwards, then inwards, and the upper bulb is 1 cell. The pistil and ovule are located higher for easy pollination.

The fruit is a capsule. When ripe, crack into 3-5 shells. It contains many seeds with porous shells. The pollen grains contain 4 spores.

The whole plant is used as medicinal herbs.

1.3. Preserve

If the medicinal fruit undergoes preliminary processing, it should be kept in a dry, well-ventilated place to avoid termites. In addition to Beetroot, Bach Gioi Tu is also an effective cough medicine.

2. Chemical composition and effects 

2.1. Chemical composition

The plant Drosera burmannii has not been found in research documents. But Drosera rotundifolia L. , from the same genus, has been studied and used. In the fresh leaves of Drosera rotundifolia L. (not found in our country) people have obtained: 

• 2-methyl-5-oxygen 1-4 naphtoquinone has reddening properties.
• Droseron is a red substance with the formula dioxymethylnaphtoquincm.
• Glucose and a yellow substance.

2.2. Function

In 1958 - 1959, Vinh Hospital used it as a medicine to treat whooping cough, cough, used in the form of medicinal alcohol, syrup, antidote or medicine.

Drosera rotundifolia L. in other countries is used as an anticonvulsant , to reduce convulsions , to treat whooping cough, in the form of 1/5 alcohol. Drink 3 times a day, 10 drops each time. Can increase more. Can be used in the form of a high (0.05g tablet).

Causes congestion under the skin.

Skin softening.

Medicinal herbs are used for diseases:

• Whooping cough disease
• Bronchitis
• Acute and chronic pharyngitis
• Corn
• Convulsion

According to Traditional Medicine, beetroot has:

• Bitter taste, coolness
• Sutra of Waste
• Effects: Clearing heat, cooling blood, detoxifying, chemical phlegm, stagnation.

Peanut butter is an effective cough suppressant.

3. Usage and dosage

Depending on the purpose of use and each drug, medicinal herbs can be used in many different ways. Soil can be used in the form of:

• decoction
• Made into high
• Pickled wine
• Prepared into drinking syrup

Taboo:

• Allergy to any of the ingredients of the medicinal product
• Pregnant and lactating women should be cautious.

4. Some experience remedies

4.1. Cough relief support

There are 2 ways to

• Use duckweed soaked with alcohol. Take three times a day 10 drops each time.

Use the whole plant 15 - 20g, decoction of water, add a little sugar or honey to drink during the day. Drink 7-8 times a day, 1 teaspoon each time.

4.2. Supports the healing of calluses

Dill soil soaked with alcohol (dosage of 1 part grass 3 parts alcohol) daily use medicinal alcohol to apply to calluses. The effect of softening the skin at the callus, if the response is good, the skin will peel off after a few days.

4.3. Anti-convulsant

Condensed decoction of Beetroot into a liquid syrup. Take 10 drops each time x 3 times/day. In serious illness, the dose can be increased with the approval of a physician.

Beetroot is a traditional medicine that has been used for a long time in folklore. Thanks to its many valuable effects, this herb is widely used in medicine as well as in daily life. However, to be able to make the most of the health benefits of the drug, you should consult with your doctor to control the risks and unwanted effects. 

Dr. Pham Le Phuong Mai