The efficacy and function of Millettia reticulata

The ornamental effect of Millettia reticulata

The flowers of Chicken Blood Vine are like little butterflies. The flowers are purple, rose red or white, hanging in clusters in the air. As the wind blows, they emit a rich floral fragrance, which is particularly eye-catching.

Chicken blood vine has lush branches and leaves, and is lush and green. Whether it is used to build a flower stand or make a bonsai, it has a great ornamental effect.

The gardening function of Millettia reticulata

Millettia reticulata can be used in gardening applications. Its long vines and beautiful flower shapes can bring good ornamental effects to the garden. Millettia has good climbing ability and will look great climbing flower racks, rockeries, flower corridors, and walls. It may look similar to wisteria in appearance. Used as ground cover plants, they can be planted at forest edges, on slopes, etc., where they can be allowed to climb and cover the ground. If the chicken blood vine is made into a uniquely shaped old bonsai, it will also be beautiful if it is arranged by the designer and matched with the rockery in the garden or other scenes.

Chicken blood vine can be evergreen all year round. Although its flowering period is in summer, Chicken blood vine can also be lush and green in winter, so Chicken blood vine is still very popular.

Medicinal effects of Millettia reticulata

The roots and stems of Millettia reticulata have certain medicinal value. In autumn, the roots and stems of Millettia reticulata are harvested, the branches and leaves are removed, and the roots and stems are cut into small pieces and dried in the sun, or cut into slices and dried in the sun for medicinal purposes.

The dried Millettia reticulata has the function of promoting blood circulation, activating collaterals, and replenishing blood. It is effective for irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, menstrual disorder, amenorrhea, or numbness of hands and feet, rheumatic pain, limb paralysis, leukopenia, etc.

Note: People with yin deficiency and hyperactivity of fire should use Millettia reticulata with caution.