What is Mirabilis jalapa used for in cosmetics?
The tests presented below show that an extract of Mirabilis jalapa can be used to prevent and / or correct excessive sensitivity of the skin, by the decrease of the molecules which are at the origin (overproduction of Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) and TRPV1), thickening of the epidermis and improvement of the barrier . 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. 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.In Ayurveda, it’s called “japa pushpa“. It belongs to the Malvaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub with dark green leaves. You can find it growing extensively in the tropics and subtropics. Red hibiscus flowers are very common and widely used for medicinal purposes.