The efficacy and function of purple leaf sorrel

Purple-leaf Oxalis is an annual herb that can be eaten as a wild vegetable, ornamental, and medicinal. It has both excellent medicinal and edible effects. This plant is native to Africa and was later introduced to all parts of the world. It is now produced in large quantities in many parts of China. So what are the functions of Purple-leaf Oxalis?

The efficacy and function of purple leaf sorrel

1. Nutritional supplement

Purple-leafed Oxalis is an edible wild vegetable with a slightly sour taste. After being collected and washed, it can be eaten cold. It can supplement the human body with a variety of vitamins and a large amount of carbohydrates. It can also supplement the human body with a certain amount of minerals and amino acids, promote the body's metabolism, and enhance the body's self-immune function.

2. Beautify the environment and purify the air

Purple-leaf Oxalis is a beautiful ornamental plant. Its leaves are mostly purple and it can produce beautiful pink flowers with a strong fragrance, which can beautify the environment for people to enjoy. In addition, Purple-leaf Oxalis is a non-toxic plant. When it breathes, it can absorb carbon dioxide and various harmful substances in the air. Placing it indoors is particularly effective in purifying the air.

3. Prevent soil erosion

Preventing soil and water loss is also one of the important functions of purple-leafed Oxalis. This plant is planted on a large scale in North America and Western Europe. It has a well-developed root system that can prevent soil and water loss. It is also an important green manure that can change the ecological environment. It is of great benefit to maintaining the balance of the ecological environment.

4. Clear away heat, detoxify, reduce swelling and relieve pain

Purple-leaf Oxalis is also a traditional Chinese medicinal material. Its whole plant can be used as medicine. Clearing away heat and detoxifying and relieving swelling and pain are its important functions. It can usually be used to treat human injuries and insect and snake bites. It can not only quickly relieve the symptoms of swelling and pain, but also clean up the toxins remaining in the body after people are bitten by snakes and insects. The detoxification effect is also particularly obvious.