Mirabilis Jalapa

Other Names : four o'clock flower, marvel of Peru
he leaves and the root of the plant are used in herbal medicines.

Benefits and uses of Mirabilis Jalapa are

• In Brazilian herbal medicine, a paste is made of the leaf and flower and applied to affections of the skin such as itchiness, eczema, herpes, skin spots, and skin infections.
• The juice of the root is dropped into the ear for earaches.
• Brazilians also use the root to combat worms, intestinal parasites, leucorrhoea, oedema, diarrhoea, dysentery, abdominal colic, syphilis, and liver affections.
• A decoction of the roots is employed as a purgative. It acts to eliminate freckles and other skin discolorations.
• As a decoction, boil 1 tablespoon of crushed roots in ½ cup of water for 5 minutes. Its pounded seeds are used in Malaya, China and Japan for making cosmetic powder.
• Powdered root, likewise used for cosmetic preparations, mixed with rice powder and sandalwood.
• In China, flowers are also used for cosmetic purposes.
• The root of Mirabilis Jalapa can be consumed as a general body toner and to keep the stomach and the bowel system in good condition.
• source of Ursolic Acid
• source of Oleanolic Acid