Sticky Monkeyflower

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Mimulus auranticus

Other Names : Diplacus aurantiacus, Mimulus auranticus, Orange bush monkey-flower

Health Benefits and Uses of Sticky Monkeyflower

The Miwok and Pomo Native Americans used the plant to treat minor ailments such as sores, burns, diarrhea, and eye irritation. They also used the colorful flowers for decorative purposes.

  • Treating wounds : Desinfectant/antimicrobial : long been used by Americans, diplacus aurantiacus can treat various wounds in a more natural way similar to cilantro on the skin.
  • Treating burns : One of the wounds that can be cured by diplacus aurantiacus is burns. Burns can become stored scars and also irritation if not treated in the right way
  • Psoriasis : Mimulus aurantiacus can be used in the treatment of a side variety of skin ailments, and in particular to alleviating psoriasis.
  • Treating diarrhea
  • Overcoming irritating eyes : The leaves of this flower are also used for natural eye therapy.
  • source of nectar for hummingbirds : Monkey-flower is the best source of nectar for hummingbirds. The bird will make it as a source of food
  • Food sources for animals such as butterflies : In addition, diplacus aurantiacus benefits are also useful as a source of food for butterflies. It is also because of its nectar content.

References

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/patent/US2005152996