What are the benefits of Mirabilis jalapa?
Mirabilis Jalapa Linn. It is claimed in traditional medicine that the leaves of the plant are used in the treatment of inflammation. Keywords: Flavonoids, DPPH, ABTS+, polyphenol, 9-octadecenamide, Hydroxyl radical.Mirabilis Jalapa Linn. It is claimed in traditional medicine that the leaves of the plant are used in the treatment of inflammation.
What is Mirabilis jalapa in Ayurveda?
Mirabilis jalapa Linn. Nyctaginaceae), commonly referred to as the Four O’clock plant (Sinhala name: Hendirikka), is a popular ornamental plant grown for the beauty of its flowers and used in folklore remedies. This plant is used to treat a variety of disease conditions around the world. Four O’Clocks (Mirabilis jalapa) are herbaceous perennial flowering plants that are native to Peru. They are also called Marvel of Peru. The Aztecs grew them for medicinal purposes as well as for their beauty. The tubers were reputed to be both an aphrodisiac and to have hallucinogenic properties.Mirabilis Jalapa Linn (Nyctagi- naceae) is a perennial herb and is known as ”Gulam- basa” in ayurveda. It produces beautiful flowers that usually open around 4o’clock in the afternoon-hence its common name, four o’clocks.