The efficacy and function of false epiphyllum

The ornamental effect of false epiphyllum

The false night-blooming cereus is a beautiful ornamental plant. It has a high ornamental value if it is made into a potted plant and cultivated at home. The potted plants of False Epiphyllum can be placed in the living room, balcony or bedroom. In the southern region, they can also be directly cultivated. During the growing period, a trellis can be set up. When the flowers bloom, you can enjoy the beautiful flower scenery, which is like a large piece of flying snow, very spectacular.

The Purifying Effect of False Epiphyllum

When viewing the false epiphyllum indoors, the beautiful flowers beautify the indoor environment. When the flowers bloom, they have a strong fragrance that can remove indoor odors and also play a role in purifying the air.

Medicinal effects of false epiphyllum

The false night-blooming cereus not only has beautiful flowers, but its flowers and leaves can also be used as medicine.

When used as a medicinal plant, False Epiphyllum needs to be collected and processed in a timely manner. The young stems of the false night-blooming cereus can be harvested throughout the year, and the flowers are best harvested at night when they are blooming. The tender stems are mostly used fresh, while the flowers can be used fresh or dried before use. When used dry, you can use the dehydration method to dry them when the flowers are about to open or have just opened, and then set aside.

The false epiphyllum is slightly cold in nature and has a sweet and light taste. It has the effects of softening stools, detoxifying and clearing away heat. It has a certain therapeutic effect on symptoms such as large intestine heat, constipation and bloody stools, pneumonia and asthma. The flowers also have strengthening effects and are effective for high blood pressure and excess fat. You can directly boil the false epiphyllum in water or stew it in soup and drink it, or you can use the fresh flowers and add honey to drink it.

When using false Epiphyllum as medicine, be careful not to let people with cold stomach take the fresh juice. Moreover, although false epiphyllum is not toxic, it is best not to take it for a long time.