💥 Proiphys amboinensis

Traditional Herbs from Proiphys amboinensis

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• Wash 1-2 fresh white flour leaves, then mash them into a paste.
• Spread the paste on the painful joints.

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• Wash and boil the tubers of the white flour plant in 3 glasses of water.
• Boil until it reduces to 1 glass of water.
• After it cools, drink it once a day (It is best for married couples to drink it).

What is Proiphys amboinensis Looks like??

Parts of Proiphys amboinensis that could be used

• Leaves
• Stems

Proiphys amboinensis Distribution

Plain flour leaves are plants of the lily family which are found in Indonesia (Maluku, Sulawesi, Bali, Lombok, Timor), Thailand, the Philippines, the Bismark Islands, Vanuatu, New Guinea, Queensland and Western Australia. This plant is often planted in home gardens as an ornamental plant. Traditionally it is also used as a medicinal plant, one of which is to treat breast cancer as is done by the people of Ambon. In Malaysia, this plant is believed to be able to prevent evil spirits from entering the house.
Agroecology of Proiphys amboinensis
This plant grows well up to a height of 800 m above sea level. Generally found in open forests and rainforests. Prefers conditions with full or partial sun.
Morphology of Proiphys amboinensis

• The bulb forms layers like an onion
• The leaves are heart-shaped, large, green in color. The edges of the leaves are slightly wavy, the veins form clear and beautiful curved lines, supported by long, sturdy stalks.
• Pure white flowers , fragrant, measuring 5 cm wide, consisting of 10-18 flowers per bunch. Anthers are bright yellow.
• Fruit is globose-oval irregular, blackish-green-yellow, 15-30 cm in diameter. mm.
• Black seeds, fleshy.

Cultivation of Proiphys amboinensis

• Propagation using seeds and bulbs.
• Flowers two to three times a year, in April and at the beginning of the rainy season.

Proiphys amboinensis, more details :

Chemical Content of Proiphys amboinensis
Alkaloids, flavonoids, steroids, eugenol, aliphatic hydrocarbons, carboxylic acids, lycorine.
Benefits of Proiphys amboinensis
Treats rheumatism, breast cancer, smallpox, stimulates vomiting, antidote for poison (darts and food), difficulty conceiving children, stomach aches, headaches, colds and chest tightness, sprains and broken bones, removes pus from wounds, treats inflammation.
Simplisia of Proiphys amboinensis

• Wash the stems of the plain flour plant thoroughly then cut them into small pieces.
• Dry the simplicia ingredients for 7 days.
• After drying, grind the simplicia into powder.
• Store in a clean and closed container.

Another Facts for Proiphys amboinensis :

Synonym of Proiphys amboinensis
Amaryllis rotundifolia� Lam., Cearia amboinensis� (L.) Dumort., Cepa amboinensis� (L.) Kuntze
Habitus of Proiphys amboinensis
Herb. Annual herb, reaches 100 cm in height
Habitat of Proiphys amboinensis

• Forest