⏰ Mussaenda frondosa

Traditional Herbs from Mussaenda frondosa

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• Prepare 2-3 young leaves or white flowers, 10 g young coconut, 2-3 betel leaves.
• Mix all the ingredients then mash until smooth. Apply on the affected area with canker sores" ]}
  What is Mussaenda frondosa Looks like??

  

  

  

  
  

  Parts of Mussaenda frondosa that could be used

  • Leaves", "Bark", "Flowers", "Roots", "All Parts of the Plant
  
  

  Mussaenda frondosa Distribution

  Nusa Indah forest flowers are spread across India, China, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Singapore. This plant is cultivated as an ornamental plant and also has medicinal properties. In addition, the flower petals and crowns can be consumed as salads or vegetables.
  Agroecology of Mussaenda frondosa
  This plant is often found in home gardens as an ornamental plant. It grows well up to a height of 1,200 m above sea level and lives wild in bushes or hillsides. Grows to an altitude of 1,700 m above sea level. Likes full sun with neutral soil pH and warm temperatures (subtropical areas). Tolerant of semi-arid conditions.
  Morphology of Mussaenda frondosa
  
  • Taproot and yellowish white in color.
  • Stem is round, has many branches, rough surface, grows upright.
  • Single leaves, opposite, elliptical to lanceolate, hairy surface, reddish green color, leaf length 5- 14 cm and leaves 1.5-5.5 cm wide.\u00a0
  • Compound flowers, shaped like a trumpet, appear at the tip of the stem, the flower corolla is yellow or orange, asymmetrical.
  • The seeds are shaped lanceolate, small size, brown.
  
  Cultivation of Mussaenda frondosa
  Generative (seed) and vegetative (stem cuttings) propagation. Technique for cutting stems, obliquely with a size of around 30 cm.
  

  Mussaenda frondosa, more details :

  Chemical Content of Mussaenda frondosa
  β-sitosterol, alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, β-stigmasterol, arjunolic acid, tannins, glycosides, steroids and resins.
  Benefits of Mussaenda frondosa
  Prevents breast cancer, treats jaundice, asthma, fever, boils, leprosy, diuretic, coughs, wounds, diarrhea, eye pain, worm medicine.
  Simplisia of Mussaenda frondosa
  
  • Choose fresh and undamaged leaves. Wash the leaves with clean running water then drain.
  • Dry in the sun using a dark cloth covering the leaves to avoid direct contact with the sun or using an oven (temperature 50-60\u00b0C).
  • Sorting dry from unwanted foreign materials. Store simplicia in a container/plastic bag, room temperature.
  
  

  Another Facts for Mussaenda frondosa :

  Synonym of Mussaenda frondosa
  Gardenia frondosa� (L.) Lam., Mussaenda belilla� Buch.-Ham., Mussaenda dovinia� Buch.-Ham.
  Habitus of Mussaenda frondosa
  Bush. Annual shrub, up to 3 m high
  Habitat of Mussaenda frondosa
  
  • Mainland