In addition to making the space more beautiful, Thuc Quy also has the effect of curing many different diseases. The plant can fight inflammation, heat, relieve pain and aid in preventing and treating many diseases effectively. Let’s find out more information about this plant in the article below.
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What is the Palm Tree?
Thuc Quy, also known as Hoa Man Dinh Hong, has the scientific name Alythaea Rosea and belongs to Cam Quy family. This type of herbaceous plant, grows vertically and is usually about 1.5 – 2 meters in height. Thuc Quy tree has a fat body, leaves are quite large and long, each leaf is about 18cm long and sawn from 5-7 lobes. The unevenly sized leaf lobes form a propeller.
The stalk of the Shu Quy tree is quite long and covered with a soft undercoat. The flowers have many closely arranged petals looking very beautiful, Thuc Quy has many other colors, most commonly red, pink or pink mixed white. The flowers of the plant are usually clustered at the top, large in size from 10 to 15cm and bloom in the spring. Thuc Quy is a light-loving plant that can thrive in cool and low-wind areas.
Where is Thuyu tree distributed?
The Palm Tree is native to Europe, China and Japan. Because the tree has beautiful flowers, it is widely planted in many provinces for ornamental purposes. In our country the tree was first seen in Da Lat, then moved to all over the province across the country. Nowadays, this tree can be seen in mountainous areas such as Lao Cai, Ha Giang, Tam Dao or in Hanoi, it also grows many Thuc Quy.
Shu Quy is grown in the spring-summer season, suitable with cool temperatures from 18 degrees and above. In the middle of summer when the weather is hot, the trees will quickly wither.
Collecting, processing and preserving Thuc Quy trees
In addition to being used as an ornamental, Shu Quy is also used to make medicine to cure many different diseases. Detail:
Parts used as medicine
All parts of the plant, such as flowers, leaves, and seeds, can be used for healing. Here are the uses of each part:
- Hoa: According to the Oriental Medicine Chemistry of Shu Quy has a sweet taste, very good welding properties in detoxifying, laxative apple. Hoa is often used in remedies for constipation, burns, irregular menstruation …
- Seeds: The seeds of the tree have a sweet taste, have properties that are effective in treating constipation, helping to relieve heat. Often used as a remedy for urethral stones, hydrocephalus, fever …
- Roots: The roots of the plant have a sweet taste, are welded, have the effect of eliminating urine, cool the liver, and detox. Used to treat inflammatory bowel diseases, cervicitis, burns …
- Leaves: The leaves are acrid, cool properties of the liver, prevent inflammation, detoxification. Used as a remedy for colds, dry coughs, burns …
Harvesting
People often collect flowers from Thuc Quy at the end of the season because at that time the flowers will bloom and bloom. The leaves of Shu Quy can be harvested all year round, especially in spring because at this time the plants grow at their best. The roots are harvested around autumn and winter, and the seeds are picked at the end of the old fruit period in summer.
Process
Parts such as flowers, leaves and roots are usually dried out. Particularly for leaves can use fresh leaves directly to make medicine.
Preservation
After processing, you should put medicinal herbs in different glass jars. Store in a dry, clean place to avoid wet place because it will cause mold and reduce the effectiveness of medicinal herbs ..
Chemical composition of Shu Quy tree
In the Thyme tree contains a number of chemical components such as: Quercetin 3 – glucosid, Cyanidin – 3 – glucosid, Quercetin 3 – glucosid, Altheim … In addition, each part of the plant will contain different substances:
- Flower : Contains high levels of antioxidants such as Kaempferol and Quercetin, mucus Galacturonorhamnan, Malvidin, Delphinidi. In addition, the flowers of the plant also contain other ingredients such as Galactose, Asparagin …
- Seeds : In Shu Quy seeds, crude oil content is up to 11.9%.
- Root : The roots contain some ingredients such as Methylpentosan, Acid Uronic, sugar …
Uses of the Shind flower tree
According to Oriental Medicine, most parts of the Shu Quy tree have medicinal effects. Here are some of the uses of this plant:
Anti-Estrogen effect
Some ingredients in plant leaves such as Anthocyanid and Flavonoid are effective against Estrogen. In addition, the extract in the flower will help the body inhibit the activity of the harmful yeast Aromatase, thereby hindering the development of Estrogen.
Anti-cough
Thuy Quy protects the membrane in the trachea, destroying some bacteria that damage the esophagus. From there, it helps treat symptoms of a long, persistent cough or effective bronchitis.
Anti-inflammatory
Thuy Quy has anti-inflammatory effect, very good pain relief. People often use Shu Quy as medicine to treat dermatitis and to treat burn wounds.
Pain relief
Thuy Quy is very effective in reducing pain and swelling. Shu Shu is often used to soothe stomach aches, osteoarthritis pain effectively.
Prevent viruses
Shu Quy can prevent some viruses from entering the body. People often use sharp water Shu Quy tree to treat chickenpox or measles.
Remedy with Shui Po tree
Shu Shu is used to treat many different diseases. Here are some remedies from this plant:
Treat a sore throat
If you experience sore throat symptoms can use the following remedies with Shu Quy. Use about 12g Shu Quy root, then dry with hot water for 15 minutes. Take this water, rinse your mouth or drink it morning and night. You can also drink water if your throat is sore or itchy.
Treat burn injuries
To treat burn injuries, you can use watered flowers and leaves to crush them and apply directly to the wound mouth. Change 2 times a day you will see a significant reduction in pain.
Treatment of constipation
If you have constipation due to inactivity or hot body, you can use the following remedies. Use about 12g of dried Shu Quy seeds, then boil with 500ml of water until the remaining 300ml is fine. Take this water to drink 3 times a day after each meal. Use continuously for 5 days and you will see amazing results.
Cure irregular periods
If you are having irregular periods, you can try a remedy with Shu Quy. Use about 12g of Thyme root to dry, then boil with 6 bowls of water until 3 bowls are dry. Take this water to drink 3 times a day on 15 days before menstruation. Drink for about 7 consecutive days to achieve the best results.
Treat colds and fevers
Use 12g dried Shu Quy seeds and 20 pomelo pomelo then boil with 6 bowls of water until 3 bowls are dry. Taking drinking water while still hot, drinking it 3 times a day for 3 consecutive days will reduce fever very well.
Treat osteoarthritis pain
Combining Shu Quy and some other herbs can create effective remedy for osteoarthritis pain. Use fresh shiso leaves and Cao Ich Sample 20g each with 40g flax seeds. Bring them all to boil with 500ml of water until half is dry. Add honey and divide into 3 drinks a day.
Treatment of heat in the body
When you are hot, you often get sick. You can refer to the following remedies with Thuc Quy. Use 5g of dried Shu Shu with Ma De Cotton and corn stubble each 10g. Bring them all to a boil with water and serve as drinking water during the day. Using this remedy continuously for 5 days will significantly improve the condition.
Cure chicken pox, herpes
You prepare 12g dried Shu Quy leaves with 50g fish lettuce to boil for drinking water during the day. For chicken pox spots, take the leaves of Thuc Quy and crushed fresh fish lettuce and apply directly on top. Use 4-6 times / day you will see the chicken pox stains seize quickly.
Treat colds and flu
Using Shu Shu in combination with a number of herbs will help reduce the symptoms caused by the flu. Prepare 12g dried Shu Quy leaves with Kim Ngan Hoa 12g and Fish Lettuce 12g. Add 3 slices of fresh ginger and bring all to boil to drink daily. Using continuously for about 3-5 days the disease will be significantly reduced.
Treatment of bloody diarrhea
Use Thuc Quy and Bach Chi roots each 30g with Bach Thuoc, Kho Phan each 15g. Bring all the medicinal herbs to dry and then blend into a fine powder, then add a little honey and mold into 1cm-diameter pellets. Drink about 3 times a day, each time use about 20 tablets. You can take it with rice or drink it on an empty stomach.
Treatment of allergic rhinitis
Use Thuc Quy leaves , each type of stink grass 20g with 16g Ké Dau Ngua, 12g Xa Huong grass and then add 10g Kinh Gioi to boil with 500ml of water until it is empty to 300ml. Use while the water is still warm, 2 times a day before meals.
Treatment of urinary tract infections
Prepare Shu Quy tree seeds, Shu Quy tree roots, Dandelion, Ma De and Tranh grass roots, each 12g with 30g Com Chay. All bring color with 750mll of water until half dry. Drink while the medicine is still warm, 2 times a day before meals.
Treatment of urethral stones
You use about 12g Thuc Quy seeds and some herbs like Kim Tien Thao 16g, Ma De 6g bring all to boil with 750ml until it is 300ml. Drink 2 times a day, drink continuously for 1 month will see unexpected effects.
Cure constipation
Prepare 12g Shu Quy seeds, then bring color with 500ml of water until it is 300ml water. Use orally 3 times a day.
Note when using remedies with Shu Quy
If you are allergic to any of the ingredients in the plant, you should not use remedies from Shu Quy. The remedies are for reference only, depending on the person’s location that will have different effects. While taking the drug, if any unusual symptoms appear, discontinue use and immediately go to the medical facility to check. You should consult your doctor for the safest way.
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