What are the effects and uses of datura flowers? A detailed introduction
Datura is divided into large-flowered (white-flowered) datura, red-flowered datura, purple-flowered datura and other types. Below, let us take a look at a detailed introduction to the effects and uses of datura flowers.
A detailed introduction to the effects and uses of datura flowers
The main components of datura flowers are hyoscyamine, scopolamine and a small amount of atropine, and the main component that produces the anesthetic effect is scopolamine. Because its main effect is to relax muscles and inhibit sweat gland secretion, it was extremely accurate for the ancients to name this medicine "knockout powder." Since the 1970s, traditional Chinese medicine anesthetics based mainly on datura have shone brilliantly again. This anesthesia method has attracted the attention of foreign medical experts and has made a contribution to world medicine.
Datura flowers can be used not only for anesthesia, but also for treating diseases. Its leaves, flowers and seeds can all be used as medicine. It is pungent in taste and warm in nature, and is highly toxic. The flowers can dispel wind-dampness, stop asthma and relieve pain, and can treat convulsions and cold asthma. A decoction can be used to wash and treat various wind-induced stubborn impediment and cold-dampness beriberi. The analgesic effect of the petals is especially good, and they can treat neuralgia and so on. Because datura flowers are highly toxic, the state restricts their sale, and when specially needed, they must be used at designated points under the prescription of a relevant doctor.
The effects and uses of datura flowers
1. Sores on the face
Dry datura flowers in the sun, grind them into powder, take a small amount and apply it to the sore.
2. Chronic infantile convulsions
Use seven datura flowers, 2.5 qian of gastrodia tuber, ten scorpions (stir-fried), and 2.5 qian each of prepared arisaema rhizome, cinnabar and frankincense. Grind them together into powder. Take half a qian per dose, mixed with mint soup.
3. Rectal prolapse
Use one pair of datura seeds with shells and sixteen oak cups, file them together, boil them in water three to five times, add a small amount of glauber's salt, and wash the affected area.
4. As an anesthetic
In autumn, gather datura flowers and hemp flowers, dry them in the shade, divide them into equal parts and grind them into powder. Mix three qian with hot wine and take it. After a short while, one becomes drowsy as if drunk. Before cutting sores or applying moxibustion, it is advisable to take this first, and then no pain will be felt.
The nutritional value of datura flowers
The main components of datura flowers are hyoscyamine, scopolamine and a small amount of atropine, and the main component that produces the anesthetic effect is scopolamine. Because its main effect is to relax muscles and inhibit sweat gland secretion, it was extremely accurate for the ancients to name this medicine "knockout powder."
How to consume datura flowers
Internal use: decoct in water (or steep in water), 1 to 1.5 fen; as a powder, 3 to 5 li; decoct with wine or use as a cigarette to smoke.
External use: decoct in water and wash, or grind into powder and apply mixed.
Single formula: For sores on the face, grind the flowers and flower seeds together into a fine powder, dissolve a small amount in water and apply it. After a short while, no pain will be felt. A small amount of leaves mixed into tobacco and smoked together treats cough.
Basic introduction to datura flowers
"Mandala" is a transliteration from Sanskrit, and in Tibetan it is called "dkyil 'khor," meaning mandala. Mandala has multiple layers of meaning. As a symbol of the origin of the structure of the universe, it is one of the widely used offerings, and it is also a miniature model of the dwelling place where the varied principal deities and assembled gods gather. The meaning of offering a mandala is to fill the three thousand worlds with the most precious treasures of the world and dedicate them to the Three Jewels of Buddha, Dharma and Sangha.
Datura flowers have a very long flowering period. As long as the temperature is suitable, they can bloom throughout the year. Datura flowers growing in the wild have a flowering period from May to September, and the fruit ripening period is from June to October. They reproduce by seeds.
Buddhist scriptures say that when Shakyamuni attained Buddhahood, the earth shook, all the gods praised together, and many sufferings of the three realms of hell, hungry ghosts and animals ceased at once. Heavenly drums sounded together, emitting wondrous sounds, and the sky rained datura flowers, manjushaka flowers, golden flowers, silver flowers, lapis lazuli flowers, jewel flowers, seven-treasure lotuses and so on. At this point, Shakyamuni had already attained the fruit of the bodhi path, and then began to teach and gather disciples, transmitting the true meaning of the universe that he had realized.
Legend says that in the Buddha land of the Western Pure Land, heavenly music often sounds in the air, and the ground is all decorated with gold. There is an extremely fragrant and beautiful flower called the datura flower, which falls continuously from the sky day and night, covering the ground in colorful abundance.
Black datura flower meaning: uninterrupted love and revenge! It represents unpredictable death and love, the lovelessness and hatredlessness of the mortal world, the resilient and wounded soul that has been hurt, and the road of no return in life.
Datura flower: a flower species shared by the world of light and the world of darkness, growing only in cold and shady places.
Purple datura - terror.
Blue datura - false affection, deceptive love.
Pink datura - comfort.
Green datura - endless hope.
Golden datura - respect and love, a natural lucky one, with ceaseless happiness.
White datura - the flower of love. If swallowed with wine, it will make people laugh and has an anesthetic effect. It is a flower that blooms in heaven. It is white and soft, and those who see this flower will have evil removed from them.
If swallowed with wine, it will make people laugh and has an anesthetic effect. It is a flower that blooms in heaven. It is white and soft, and those who see this flower will have evil removed from them.