Traditional Herbs from Codiaeum variegatum
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- Prepare and wash the croton stems thoroughly with running water.
- Boil in 5 glasses of water until half remains, cool and strain.
- Divide the drink for 3 drinks. Add sugar water as needed."] }
What is Codiaeum variegatum Looks like??
Parts of Codiaeum variegatum that could be used
Codiaeum variegatum Distribution
The fire croton is a plant native to Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia and the western archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. This plant is often planted as an ornamental plant because it has leaves with attractive patterns and colors. For generations, this plant has been used as traditional medicine. However, the seeds contain toxins that are dangerous to humans.
Agroecology of Codiaeum variegatum
Grows well in open areas in the lowlands and highlands up to an altitude of 1,500 m above sea level. Likes full sun, but is shade tolerant. The ideal average temperature is 18-20 °C with moderate humidity of 30-60%. Suitable for damp soil conditions.
Morphology of Codiaeum variegatum
- Stems have many branches, woody, thin-skinned greenish when young and brownish when old, rough surface.
- Leaves single, alternate, varied in shape (lanceolate, round, ovate, curly), shiny and smooth surface, varied in color (white, yellowish, green, red or a mixture thereof), varying patterns (colored spots or colored lines).
- Star-shaped flowers, white male flowers, 5 petals, 20-30 stamens female yellow, sepals ovate-triangular.
- Fruit capsule-shaped, slightly flat, brown.
- Oval seeds, smooth surface.
Cultivation of Codiaeum variegatum
- Propagation by seeds and stem cuttings.
- Stem cuttings by selecting old (brown) stems, cutting then planting.
Codiaeum variegatum, more details :
Chemical Content of Codiaeum variegatum
Alkaloids, cardiac glycoside, saponins, tannins, cardinolides, steroids, phyllates, flavonoids (apigenin, vitexin, isovitexin, and vicenin-2), phlobatin, phenol, anthraquinone, epicatechin.
Benefits of Codiaeum variegatum
Antiamoebic, antibacterial, anticancer, antifungal, antioxidant, facilitates menstruation, laxative, treats syphilis and sedative, treats gastric ulcers, eczema medication, treats stomach ache and toothache.
Simplisia of Codiaeum variegatum
- Collect the fire croton stems then wash and drain them. Cut into thin rectangles like matchsticks.
- Arrange the cut stems on a tampah then air dry the material in the shade at room temperature for 1 week until it dries evenly.
- Pack the results drying in tightly closed or airtight plastic.
Another Facts for Codiaeum variegatum :
Synonym of Codiaeum variegatum
Codiaeum chrysosticton Rumph. ex Spreng.Croton variegatus L.Crozophyla variegata (L.) Raf.
Habitus of Codiaeum variegatum
Bush. Annual shrub, reaching 1-3 m high
Habitat of Codiaeum variegatum
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