some of the health benefits of wildflowers

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Hope all of us are doing well.

This post is about wild forest flowers. One of the many wild plants that grow in Indonesia is the horse whip. This plant is often found on roadsides and also in poorly maintained gardens, because it grows wild. Horse whip is a plant that can flower throughout the year, but there are certain periods when the number of flowers is less. The flower color of this plant is purple or bluish purple, the flower shape is also beautiful.
The Latin name is Stachytarpheta jamaicensis, this plant belongs to the genus Stachytarpheta. This plant originating from tropical America can be found in sunny, moderate, protected from the sun, and at an altitude of 1-1500 m above sea level. Herbaceous annual, upright, 20-90 cm high. Single leaf, stemmed, facing. Leaves oval bump, narrow base, pointed tip, serrated edge, clear curved surface, 4-8 cm long, 3-6 cm wide, dark green. These compounds are arranged in long, whip-like stalks, 4 to 20 cm long. Flowers bloom at different times, are small in size, purple, rarely white.

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Even though it is considered a pest or wild plant in a number of countries, who would have thought that this plant has many health benefits.
Horse whip flowers contain flavonoid and alkaloid glycosides
The horse whip plant is a medicinal plant commonly used as a form of traditional medicine.
Another benefit of this plant is that it can treat urinary tract infections, rheumatism, irregular menstruation and vaginal discharge. While the parts of the horse whip plant that are used for treatment are the flowers, roots and leaves.
Based on research conducted in Trinidad, the leaves, water extract of the leaves and their decoction can be used as a treatment for colds and coughs.
Horse whip plants are known to contain chemical compounds such as glycosides, alkaloids and flavonoids. That is why this plant is able to treat several diseases, one of which is liver disorders or hepatitis A. The way to process it is, prepare seven horse whip flower stalks Cut and wash with water Boil 750 milliliters of water Simmer over low heat until about 500 milliliters remain Remove and let it warm, Drink this concoction regularly every morning and evening.

The horse whip plant is also able to treat coughs and sore throats. Prepare 50 grams of horse whip leaves, 2 cloves of garlic, and 2 kencur rhizomes. Mash all ingredients until smooth. Mix with half a cup of palm sugar water, stir until blended. Squeeze the concoction and drink the water three times a day.

Horse whip plants can also treat rheumatism and inflammation of the tonsils or tonsillitis. The trick, take 55 grams of horse whip leaves, wash with clean running water. Cut into pieces then boil with 750 milliliters of water. Leave it until there are 250 milliliters left. Drink regularly in the morning and evening, each half a glass.

For women, horse whip plants are useful for overcoming vaginal discharge. Take 50 grams of horse whip root, then cut it into pieces. Boil three glasses of water over low heat. Let it boil and the remaining one glass. Remove and let it warm. Drink regularly in the morning and evening, each half a glass.

In addition, extract of the stems and leaves of the horse whip plant also contains ingredients that can be used to treat digestive problems such as indigestion, acid reflux, ulcers, constipation, and slow digestion.
The horse whip plant also contains phenolic acids, flavonoids, and polyphenols in its methanol extract. It is an important substance for dealing with various diseases caused by oxidation stress including cancer.

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Photography	Stachytarpheta jamaicensis
Camera used	OPPO A5
Location Photo	ACEH FOREST
Photographer	@girls-steem

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