⏰ Russelia equisetiformis

Traditional Herbs from Russelia equisetiformis

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• Prepare enough parts of the fountain flower plant, then wash them thoroughly.
• Boil them in clean water.
• Drink the boiled water.

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• Wash all parts of the flower plant fountain until clean.
• Pound the ingredients until they are smooth.
• Apply it to the wound.

What is Russelia equisetiformis Looks like??

Parts of Russelia equisetiformis that could be used

• Flowers", "All Parts of the Plant

Russelia equisetiformis Distribution

Fountain flowers originate from Mexico. This flower is often planted in baskets and placed hanging. The flowers grow upwards and hang down like a fountain, because of their uniqueness they are often planted as ornamental plants. In Mexico, Central America and Africa it is widely cultivated as a medicinal plant.
Agroecology of Russelia equisetiformis
Fountain flowers are ideal for planting in lowlands and highlands using ordinary soil or humus soil, with good drainage and a neutral pH. This flower requires sunlight throughout the day.
Morphology of Russelia equisetiformis

• The stem is dark green. It has many and thin branches. At the beginning of growth it grows upright, but as it gets longer the branches will grow down and dangle and can reach a length of 1.2 m.
• The leaves are like asparagus. The leaves on the main branches are coral, long 1\u20132.5 cm and 0.5\u20131.5 cm wide.
• Bright red flowers, tubular shape.
• Fruit is a brown, ovate or round capsule and measures approx. 3-6 mm.
• Small seeds, light brown, oval in shape.

Cultivation of Russelia equisetiformis

• Propagate by stem cuttings and tubers, choose tubers that have grown small leaves.
• Put the tubers in a pot then add the planting medium until it is almost full.

Russelia equisetiformis, more details :

Chemical Content of Russelia equisetiformis
Flavonoids, saponins, polyphenols, alkaloids, tannins, steroids, terpenoids, hexadecanoic acid methyl ester, 11-methyltetracosane, n-docosane, β-pinene, octadecanoic acid methyl ester.
Benefits of Russelia equisetiformis
Has activity as an antioxidant, antiallergic, antiviral, antidiarrheal and antipyretic, preventing atherosclorosis (narrowing of the arteries), increasing hair growth, treating diabetes, leukemia, malaria, cancer, kidney stones, wound medicine.
Simplisia of Russelia equisetiformis

• Prepare fresh plant stems, wash them thoroughly.
• Dry the stems in the sun for several days until completely dry
• Store in a clean plastic container

Another Facts for Russelia equisetiformis :

Synonym of Russelia equisetiformis
Russelia juncea Zucc.
Habitus of Russelia equisetiformis
Bush. Annual herb, up to 1.2 m high.
Habitat of Russelia equisetiformis

• Riverside
• Roadside