Flowers and leaves have natural healing properties
The people in their home regions use the herbaceous parts of a wonder flower for medicinal purposes. Ingredients such as betalaine (non-toxic alkaloids), Rotenoids (anti-inflammatory bioflavonide) and arabinose (natural simple sugar) help alleviate these health problems:
- Inflammation of the skin
- Open wounds
- Indigestion
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Prepared as a tea, the miracle flower exerts its healing effect from within. Inflamed skin and wounds heal faster if they are treated with the tea regularly. Furthermore, knowledgeable healers process the tuber into a healing wound pad.
The seeds and bulbs of the miracle flower are poisonous
A Mirabilis jalapa is not completely harmless. Its innumerable flowers transform into pea-sized seeds that can cause unpleasant symptoms of poisoning if consumed intentionally or unintentionally. Due to their size, they represent a potential source of danger for curious children and pets.
The tubers prove to be poisonous if they are eaten. Because they are only 3 cm deep in the earth planted curious dogs and cats like to attack it. The consequences are vomiting, diarrhea and cramps. Furthermore, the roots have a hallucinogenic effect on humans and animals, so that the scented and flowering plant is not suitable for the family garden.
Tips
Cut during the Heyday everything that has faded consistently. Thanks to this care you create space for the next buds, the well-groomed appearance is preserved and the miracle flower does not invest its energy in the growth of the poisonous seeds.