👍 Epipremnum pinnatum

by Sarah on April 10, 2023 in Araceae

Traditional Herbs from Epipremnum pinnatum

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Take 1-2 dragon tail leaves, wash them clean then slice them so they are easy to pound. Pound them until they are crushed.
Apply it to the problem skin. Leave it for 15 minutes then rinse with clean water.", "Do this treatment every day, for optimal results.

What is Epipremnum pinnatum Looks like??

Parts of Epipremnum pinnatum that could be used

Leaves", "Sap", "All Parts of the Plant

Epipremnum pinnatum Distribution

The dragon's tail plant originates from the Himalayas and spreads to South Asia to Australia. This plant is often planted as an ornamental plant, because it has an attractive leaf shape. Apart from that, this plant can be used as a medicinal plant which has many health benefits.
Agroecology of Epipremnum pinnatum
Generally planted in tropical and subtropical areas. Easily found in disturbed forests, roadsides, secondary and primary forests at altitudes up to 350 m above sea level. Grows in various types of soil including sandy loam and clay, pH ranges from 4-6, requires sufficient shade such as under trees.
Morphology of Epipremnum pinnatum

The root is attached to its base, has hanging roots.
The stem is green and is round and segmented.
The leaves are large, wide, incised, the depth of which is more than half the length of the leaf veins, numbering 7-12, the tip of the leaf is tapered to resemble a tail dragon, green.

Epipremnum pinnatum, more details :

Chemical Content of Epipremnum pinnatum
Alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, tannins, steroids/triterpenoids, glycosides, benzenoids.
Benefits of Epipremnum pinnatum

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Lowers cholesterol, relieves rheumatism and coughs, treats infections and inflammation of the skin, has activity as an epithelializer (wound healer), anticancer, antimutagenic, antioxidant, antibacterial, antihypertensive.
Simplisia of Epipremnum pinnatum

Prepare the simplicia ingredients (leaves) then wash them thoroughly with running water.
The leaves are cut into small pieces and then dried by airing them in an open space without being exposed to direct sunlight.
After drying, the leaves are smoothed so that they take shape powder.
Store in a clean and closed place.