What are the benefits and uses of morning glory?

When we were kids, we often picked a morning glory by the roadside, pulled out the pointed end of its stem and tucked it into our ears as an earring. I believe all you flower lovers have had this experience! Morning glory can be used as medicine; its black seeds can reduce swelling and also repel insects. Now let Shuashuai walk you through its benefits and uses!

I. The benefits of morning glory

1. Diarrhea

This effect is good for some people and bad for others. The seeds of morning glory contain a fair amount of pharbitin, and once this substance meets bile and intestinal fluid it breaks down into pharbitinogen, which stimulates the intestines to move and causes diarrhea. If you have eaten something you shouldn't have, you can try this effect out~

2. Diuresis and reducing swelling

Morning glory can promote urination and reduce swelling. If you suffer from limb edema, nephritic edema, or even ascites from cirrhosis, you can use morning glory to treat it.

3. Treating insect bites

The leaves of morning glory can be used as medicine for insect bites. They can treat not only mosquito bites but also centipede and yellow jacket stings. If you get bitten, take three or four leaves and rub them in your hands; once the sticky sap comes out, rub it together with the morning glory leaves onto the bite, and it will immediately relieve the pain and itching.

II. The uses of morning glory

1. Ornamental

Morning glory is a flower with fairly strong survival ability; it can survive in any environment. Keeping a few pots in the backyard or the living room can beautify the home. If planted in a courtyard, it can be allowed to climb along the wall, with lush green branches and leaves, giving it great ornamental value. Whether for care or for viewing, it is a good choice, and it also comes in diverse colors with bright, showy blooms.

2. Medicinal

The part of morning glory used as medicine is the seed. The seeds contain pigments, fatty oils, organic acids and other components that are beneficial to human health. If ground into powder and applied to the face before bed, then washed off with clean water the next day, it can fade spots.

That's all Shuashuai has to say about the benefits and uses of morning glory. As the saying goes, every medicine has some toxicity; only by using it in a reasonable way can its value be brought out. It must absolutely not be taken orally oh, the seeds of morning glory are somewhat toxic, so never take them by mouth~