👀 Christia vespertilionis

Traditional Herbs from Christia vespertilionis

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• Prepare enough fresh leaves of the red butterfly, wash them thoroughly.
• Crush them until they become a paste.
• Apply on the affected area.
• Wrap with gauze.

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Boil until boiling.

Let it warm/cool.

Strain then drink to treat tuberculosis.

What is Christia vespertilionis Looks like??

Parts of Christia vespertilionis that could be used

• Leaves
• All Parts of the Plant

Christia vespertilionis Distribution

Originates from the East Indies, and has been widely distributed in tropical Southeast Asian countries including Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, Myanmar, China. This species has also been introduced to many other tropical countries, and in Jamaica it is considered a weed. This plant has been widely cultivated as an ornamental plant because it has unique and attractive leaf shapes that look like butterflies. Traditionally, this species is widely used as a medicinal plant. Based on the study results, it was reported that this species contains phytocomponents which have pharmacological activity as antioxidants and anticancer. In Malaysia, this species is recognized as one of the best herbs in cancer treatment by the local community and has been commercialized in the form of tea.
Agroecology of Christia vespertilionis
Red butterfly plants can be found along roadsides, inhabiting dry, grassy areas as well as sandy soil. This species has drought tolerance and the ability to fix nitrogen. Grows well in well-drained clay soil, and in the partial shade zone (semi shade), with high humidity, and moist media at temperatures from 21 ºC.
Morphology of Christia vespertilionis

• Tap root, branched, cylindrical, dark yellow, also has small lateral roots.
• Stem erect, green, cylindrical,\u00a0slender, and hairy.
• Compound leaves,\u00a0trifoliate, hairy, shaped\u00a0like butterfly wings, flat leaf edges, tapered leaf tips, cordate leaf bases, juvenile leaves have a purplish red color while the mature dark green with pale green stripes with prominent veins. Large leaf blade consists of two lateral leaflets, terminal leaflet shaped like a boomerang. Leaf becomes curved downwards at nightfall. Petioles are long, thin, grooved, hairy, greenish with a red tinge.
• Flowers are off-white, small, about 6 mm in diameter. The petals are veined reticulate, the 2 upper lobes of the petals are fused or connate and the lower lobes. almost as long as the tube.
• Pods, have 4 or 5 chambers.
• Mature seeds are blackish brown, glabrous and completely covered by the calyx.

Cultivation of Christia vespertilionis
Plant propagation is carried out generatively (seeds) or vegetatively (stem cuttings).

Christia vespertilionis, more details :

Chemical Content of Christia vespertilionis
Phenols, sterols, sesquiterpenoids, alkaloids, polyphenols, fatty acids, flavonoid glycosides, flavonols (quercetin, kaempferol), triterpenes, denbinobin, 5,7-dihydroxy-chromone, rhein, sanleng acid, wedelolacetone, phytol, 10-undecenoic acid, 6-methylheptyl-2-propenoate, 2-(2-benzothiazolylthio)-1-(3,5-dimethylpyrazolyl)-ethanone, tetrahydro-2-methyl-thiophene, coumarin, tannin, quinine.
Benefits of Christia vespertilionis
Treats tuberculosis, snake bites, bronchitis, colds, colds, muscle weakness, inflamed tonsils, improves blood circulation, topical treatment in healing broken bones and scabies. Has anticancer, antitumor, antiplasmodial, antiproliferative, antidiabetic and antioxidant activity.
Simplisia of Christia vespertilionis

Another Facts for Christia vespertilionis :

Synonym of Christia vespertilionis
Hedysarum vespertilionis L.f., Lourea vespertilionis (L.f.) Desv.
Habitus of Christia vespertilionis
Herb. Annual herb, height ranges from 60-120 cm
Habitat of Christia vespertilionis

• Mainland