Traditional Herbs from Selenicereus megalanthus

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Take fresh yellow dragon fruit.
Peel it and take the flesh.
Eating yellow dragon fruit flesh can lower high blood pressure.

What is Selenicereus megalanthus Looks like??

Parts of Selenicereus megalanthus that could be used

Seed
Flower
Fruit

Selenicereus megalanthus Distribution

Selenicereus megalanthus or yellow dragon fruit is an endemic species and originates from Mexico, Central America and South America (Colombia, Peru, Venezuela and Ecuador). This species is widely cultivated for its edible fruit. The fruit can be consumed fresh, or processed into drinks or jam. Yellow dragon fruit is also a source of antioxidants and rich in fiber. And has a higher calcium content than red dragon fruit. Based on the results of the study, it is known that the seeds of the fruit contain a lot of omega fatty acids, so that regular consumption of yellow dragon fruit has the potential to improve human health.
Agroecology of Selenicereus megalanthus
Selenicereus megalanthus is an exotic plant that can tolerate very high temperatures, and sometimes low temperatures down to 0 °C. This species can grow well on soil that is relatively infertile or poor in nutrients (even rocky soil), on soil that is relatively acidic to salty soil and is resistant to drought (groundwater conditions are close to wilting point). This species also requires well-draining soil with a pH of 6 or lower. S. megalanthus cannot tolerate waterlogging.
Morphology of Selenicereus megalanthus

The roots are filiform, have a moderate number of root hairs, the color of the roots is yellowish white, and have a fibrous root system.
Hebaceous stems (contain a lot of water) with a laevis surface because they are coated with wax, stems are angular (triangular) , green in color, the edges of the stem or branches have short thorns. Has a branching system where 2 branches emerge from each stem. "The flowers are trumpet-shaped or funnel, white. Pericarpel is oval or slightly rounded. Tubercles are flat and large. Stamens are numerous and yellow." "The fruit is oval, has yellow skin, white flesh with black seeds inside. It has no tassels on the surface of the fruit skin, but there are short spines surrounding the fruit. The taste is slightly sweet.

Cultivation of Selenicereus megalanthus
Plant propagation is carried out generatively using seeds, or vegetatively through stem cuttings.

Selenicereus megalanthus, more details :

Chemical Content of Selenicereus megalanthus
Omega 6 (linoleic acid), palmitic acid, stearic acid, oleic acid, vaccenic acid, linolenic acid.
Benefits of Selenicereus megalanthus
Detoxifies the body, stimulates the formation of red blood cells (prevents anemia), maintains heart health, reduces high blood pressure, maintains endurance, accelerates healing of wounds and bruises (inflammation), maintains healthy skin.
Simplisia of Selenicereus megalanthus

Prepare fresh yellow dragon fruit flowers then wash them thoroughly with running water then drain them.
Dry them in direct sunlight for several days or in an oven at a temperature\u00a040\u00b0C until the water content\u00a010%.
Pure them using blender until it becomes powder.
Store\u00a0simply in plastic or a clean, airtight container.

Another Facts for Selenicereus megalanthus :

Synonym of Selenicereus megalanthus
Cereus megalanthus K.Schum. ex Vaupel, Hylocereus megalanthus (K.Schum. ex Vaupel) Ralf Bauer, Mediocactus megalanthus (K.Schum. ex Vaupel) Britton & Rose
Habitus of Selenicereus megalanthus
Succulents. Succulent, climbing, annual, terrestrial or epiphytic.
Habitat of Selenicereus megalanthus