What are the effects and functions of Mirabilis jalapa

Mirabilis jalapa is a herbaceous flower native to tropical America. After being introduced to our country, it is cultivated in both northern and southern China. It is a very beautiful ornamental flower. Because Mirabilis jalapa mostly blooms in the evening, it is also affectionately called “supper flower”. Below, Qinnong Network will introduce to everyone what the functions of Mirabilis jalapa are.

1. Ornamental function

Qinnong Network has already introduced earlier that Mirabilis jalapa has high ornamental value, so its greatest function is naturally its ornamental function, and it also has a good greening effect.

Mirabilis jalapa mainly blooms in summer and autumn. The flower color is purple or a mix of yellow and white, the flowers are trumpet-shaped, and it also has leaves that are approximately oval.

The planting method of Mirabilis jalapa is very simple. It can be planted in the ground or in pots, or planted in clusters along fences, in front of houses, behind houses, or beside sparse woods. When the flowers bloom, they look like scattered stars, accompanied by waves of fragrance, very pleasant.

2. Medicinal function

In addition to being ornamental, Mirabilis jalapa also has certain medicinal value. Its leaves, flowers, and roots can all be used medicinally and have heat-clearing and detoxifying effects. It can promote blood circulation and regulate menstruation, and nourish the body. At the same time, Mirabilis jalapa is effective for diseases such as pulmonary tuberculosis, carbuncle and cellulitis of the back, and acute arthritis, and it also has a certain effect on the treatment of gynecological diseases.

3. Other functions

Besides the above two functions, Mirabilis jalapa is also a natural mosquito repellent. Mirabilis jalapa needs to grow in a relatively ventilated place. Summer is its flowering period, and the floral fragrance can have a mosquito-repelling effect.

In addition, after the seeds of Mirabilis jalapa are ground into powder, they can be used to make cosmetic powder, and they have a good effect on removing acne and pimples.

The above is what Qinnong Network brings to everyone about the effects and functions of Mirabilis jalapa. Actually, when it comes to Mirabilis jalapa, everyone is quite unfamiliar with it. In fact, this plant is often seen, it is just that people do not notice it and do not know its name. Qinnong Network also wants to introduce here that although it is called purple jasmine, it is not the jasmine variety!