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What are the medicinal benefits and effects of Baby's Breath?

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Many people are drawn in by its beautiful flowers, but did you know that besides being pretty, it has many other uses? Its greatest function is as a medicinal herb. It not only has a good therapeutic and relieving effect on erysipelas, conjunctivitis, shingles, athlete's foot, urinary tract stones and other conditions, but can also be combined with other medicinal herbs to treat corneal leukoplakia, sore and swollen throat and other ailments. In addition, it is one of the world's top ten cut flowers and can be used in flower arrangements.

1. Medicinal benefits

The roots and stems of this plant can be used as medicinal material; they can resolve phlegm and relieve cough, clear heat and promote urination, and more. They have a good therapeutic and relieving effect on erysipelas, conjunctivitis, shingles, athlete's foot, urinary tract stones, whooping cough, acute nephritis, acute icteric hepatitis and other conditions.

At the same time, it can be used together with herbs such as Androsace umbellata and mulberry leaf, which is very effective for treating wind-fire red eyes and for dispelling wind and clearing heat; used together with herbs such as Tai Bai tea, Tai Bai coptis, climbing groundsel, horsetail and cloud-mist grass, it can treat corneal leukoplakia, red and swollen eyes and other conditions; used together with herbs such as white-flowered selfheal and Achyranthes bidentata, it is very effective for treating sore and swollen throat and other symptoms; or take the fresh plant, rinse it clean, mash it, soak it in alcohol for about half a day, then dip a cotton swab in it and apply it to the affected area. This method is very effective for treating shingles (snake-wrap sores).

2. Use in flower arranging

Today, this plant is indispensable in many flower-arranging crafts. A plain bouquet paired with a few sprigs of Baby's Breath instantly adds a touch of romance and a touch of liveliness, making the whole bouquet feel very soft. Today, Baby's Breath, along with roses and carnations, is one of the world's top ten cut flowers, which shows how high its status is and how important it is in the world of floral art. In addition, this plant can also be made into dried flowers, which are also very popular.

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