The role of black leaf Guanyin lotus

One of the functions of black leaf Guanyin lotus: ornamental

Ornamental value is the primary function of black-leaf Alocasia. The leaves of the black-leafed Alocasia odora are broad and thick, with a unique shield-shaped shape, about 30-40 cm long, slender and upright petioles, a rich dark green color, and purple-brown on the back of the leaves. The main vein is trifurcated, and what is more special is that its leaf veins are clear and bright silver-white, and there are extremely narrow silver-white rings around the leaf edges. It has a metallic luster, is very individual, and has a unique style. It is one of the foliage plants that has become popular at home and abroad in recent years. It can be used for cultivation in small and medium-sized pots, and is suitable for display in living rooms, study rooms, offices, etc. It is noble and elegant. Appreciating it in your spare time not only protects the eyes, but also brings aesthetic enjoyment, and to a certain extent relieves the anxiety and stress of modern people.

The second function of black leaf Guanyin lotus: medicinal

The Alocasia odora can be used as medicine. Its medicinal name is also known as tortoise shell taro and stinky taro. It is slightly bitter and astringent, and has the effects of clearing away heat and detoxifying, dispelling wind and dampness, reducing swelling, and relieving pain. It has a wide range of uses and is one of the medicines for treating colds, typhoid fever, tuberculosis, etc.; in terms of external use, black leaf Alocasia can also be used to treat snake and insect bites, relieve rheumatic pain, treat scabies, furuncle, atrophic rhinitis, hernia, etc. and has certain effects.

Please note that "all medicines are poisonous to some extent", not to mention the black-leaf Alocasia odora itself is toxic, so it cannot be used directly in its raw form. For internal use, it must be fried with rice until it is browned, and the decocting time must be at least two hours to completely remove the toxicity. If the decoction time is too short, it will cause a series of poisoning symptoms, such as diarrhea, vomiting, and sore throat and tongue. For external use, mash the fresh product and apply to the affected area. Do not use it on normal skin.

The third function of black leaf Guanyin lotus: environmental protection

Like other green plants, black-leaf Alocasia odora can absorb dust and kill bacteria, filter and purify the air, is also slightly effective in absorbing harmful gases, and can also add some humidity to the indoor environment.