Dai Dai Hua, on the surface, is a very beautiful ornamental plant. Its flower buds can be used for medicine, both for weight loss and pain relief. Let's learn about the value and applications of Dai Dai Hua!
1. Ornamental Value
In the northern regions, it can only be potted. It has a strong fragrance and produces beautiful orange-yellow, flat, round fruits after flowering. Although these fruits are not edible, they can stay on the tree for several years, adding beauty and uniqueness. It is a popular flower for planting in courtyards or as indoor potted plants.
2. Medicinal Value
The whole plant of Dai Dai Hua contains various components such as cardiac glycosides and non-cardiac glycosides, which are commonly used in traditional medicine in many countries. In Chinese medicine, it is called "Fu Shou Cao".
Dai Dai Hua has the functions of strengthening the heart, diuresis, sedation, and slowing down the heart rate. It can reduce the excitability of the nervous system and excessive reflex function of the spinal cord. It is used for acute illnesses and chronic heart failure.
It is mainly used to treat congestive heart failure, cardiac edema, and atrial fibrillation. When used in combination with silver bromide, it can enhance the treatment of epilepsy.
3. Beauty Benefits
Dai Dai Hua can accelerate the metabolism of new cells, protecting the skin from harmful substances in the external environment. It regulates the balance of water and oil in the skin and improves rough and dull skin conditions.
Dai Dai Hua contains a large amount of tannic acid, which has strong antioxidant properties and fights against free radicals. It also contains lactic acid, which can dissolve heavy makeup.
