The efficacy and function of plumeria and the taboos of plumeria

Plumeria is a beautiful ornamental plant widely distributed in tropical areas of China such as Guangdong, Guangxi and Yunnan. The petals of this plant are red and yellow, just like egg white wrapped in egg yolk, which is very beautiful and hence its name. Plumeria not only has a beautiful appearance but also has high medicinal value. It can clear away heat and detoxify, and can also stop diarrhea and cough. However, when taking plumeria, you should also pay attention to its taboos to avoid adverse effects on the body after taking it.

The efficacy and function of plumeria

1. Clear away heat and relieve summer heat

After being used as medicine, frangipani has a cold nature and a slightly bitter taste. It is most suitable for people to take in summer. It can clear away heat and detoxify, and prevent heatstroke. After entering the hot summer, people can prevent the occurrence of heatstroke symptoms by boiling it in water. Moreover, for those who have already suffered from heatstroke, drinking it in water can quickly relieve the symptoms of heatstroke.

2. Diuretic and laxative

The medicinal ingredients contained in frangipani can directly act on human kidneys, improve human kidney function and speed up the production and excretion of urine in the human body. It can promote urination and prevent body edema. Frangipani is also rich in cellulose, which can promote intestinal peristalsis and shorten the defecation time of the human body. People can eat it to moisturize the intestines and detoxify the intestines.

3. Nourishing Yin and Moistening Lungs

Frangipani is also a traditional Chinese medicine that can nourish yin and moisten the lungs. It can clear the heat and toxins in the human body and moisturize the throat. People usually collect its flowers, dry them and make them into herbal tea to drink. This can prevent adverse symptoms such as hoarseness and sore throat. In addition, when people have symptoms such as lung heat, cough, phlegm and asthma, taking more frangipani can also have a significant therapeutic effect.

4. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory

Plumeria contains a variety of natural antibacterial ingredients, especially high levels of classified compounds and frangipani. After entering the human body, they can enhance the body's antiviral and antifungal capabilities and prevent a variety of viruses and bacteria from harming human cells. After people take plumeria, they can also reduce the activity of Gram-negative bacteria, tuberculosis bacteria, and dysentery bacteria in the body, and prevent the body from becoming ill due to infection with these bacteria.

Taboos of Plumeria

Plumeria is non-toxic, but there are some contraindications when taking it. People with weak spleen and stomach, excessive heat and dampness, and diarrhea and loose stools should not take plumeria. After taking plumeria, the coldness in their bodies will be aggravated, which will have adverse effects on their health.