Discover the effects of Black Jelly

Thach black tree has other names such as Tien Dong, Suong Flute, Luong Thao Thao, Thuy Cam, Tien Nhan Thao, Tien Thao ... The tree has the scientific name of Mesona chinensis belonging to the Lamiaceae family. The plant is often used to make dishes that have the effect of clearing heat and solving problems. In addition, the plant is also used as a medicine. The following article will provide more information about its uses and usage.

1. What is a black heather?

1.1. Description of medicinal herbs

Black jelly is an annual herbaceous plant. The trunk has a height of about 20-60cm or more, the whole body is covered with dense hairs, the tree is less branched. Leaves of black heather Symmetrical, leaf blade ovate or oblong, margin whole and thick.

Flowers usually grow in clusters at the top, inflorescences about 10 to 13cm long. The flowers are long, covered with fine hairs and have pink bracts. Corolla white or pale pink, lower lip large, upper lip divided into 3 lobes. The fruit is smooth, oblong, about 0.6 - 0.8mm in length.

Plants usually flower and fruit in autumn - winter.

Black jelly tree

1.2. Parts used

The stem and leaves of the plant are used to make medicine.

1.3. Distribution and collection

Black jelly tree is native to the southern provinces in China. Currently, the tree is also found growing wild in our country. Medicinal herbs are often used by people to make jelly to quench their thirst and have a cooling effect.

Plants can be harvested all year round, but the best time to harvest is in the rainy season. After picking, it is necessary to cut off the roots and wash them. Medicinal herbs can be used fresh for food or dried for later use.

1.4. Chemical composition

Currently, there are not many studies on the ingredients and active ingredients in Black Jelly.

2. The effect of Black Jelly

According to Oriental medicine, medicinal herbs are sweet, cool and non-toxic. The effect of Black Jelly is the solution and the heat. Commonly used to treat diseases such as acute arthritis, colds, diabetes and high blood pressure. Black jelly is used mainly in sharp form. In addition, this herb is also used by people to make jelly to eat in the summer to help quench thirst and clear heat.

Several pharmacological effects have been studied:

• Preliminary research shows that this medicinal herb grown and harvested in Cao Bang has the effect of lowering blood cholesterol and anti-aging.
• People in Indonesia and Taiwan also use medicinal herbs to treat urinary incontinence

3. The remedy contains Black Jelly

People often use herbs to make jellies, used to eat on hot days with the effect of cooling and clearing heat. In addition to being used as food, medicinal herbs are also used in many medicines to treat the following diseases:

Black jelly is used to make flute dew, which has the effect of solving tests and clearing heat

3.1. Medicines to help treat diabetes

Use Sea Cattle and Black Jelly each 30g, Vibration 45g. Wash all herbs, add boiled water. Use up, use 1 time/day.

3.2. Mist jelly helps clear heat

Leaves and stems are dried. Wash it all off Black jelly then put it in the pot to cook. Then use a cloth bag to squeeze out the water and then add rice flour and stir on the stove until the solution thickens. Pour the mist into the mold and wait for it to freeze and use.

4. Pay attention when using Black Jelly

• Do not give young children too much jelly because it can reduce appetite in children.
• It is necessary to distinguish Black Stinging Plant from Ginseng Dew.

The above article has provided more information about the uses and ways of using medicinal herbs Black jelly. In addition to the use of processing into dishes, it has the effect of solving tests and clearing heat. Black jelly also has many effects in the treatment of diseases such as acute arthritis, colds, diabetes and high blood pressure. However, the dosage and duration of use of medicinal herbs are still not well studied, readers need to consult a specialist before using to bring the best treatment effect.