Calotropis gigantea is also known as button flower or forest cotton, which is an amazing type of plant because it has many uses and benefits, this plant which has many benefits comes from the apocynaceae family and is easy to find in various regions of the world, this plant is famous with large and beautiful flowers which are often used in religious ceremonies, decorations and traditional medicine.
one of the characteristic characteristics of calotropis gigantea is the large size of its flowers and in general the color of the flowers is dominated by white and purple, with striking flower funnels and curved flower crowns and also often has a strong and sweet aroma, so that the aroma easily attracts insects. beetles, bees to butterflies, especially during pollination.
Apart from having beautiful flowers, Calotripis gigantea also has significant ecological and economic value. This plant is actually the main source of food for various types of animals including cattle, goats and buffalo. Its nutrient-rich leaves are also used as animal feed in several areas. Calotropis gigantea also has medicinal properties that have long been known and utilized by traditional medicine experts.
and very fortunate because all parts of this plant can be used as a traditional medicinal ingredient to treat various types of diseases, for example to treat fever, digestive disorders, skin diseases and infections, extracts from the leaves and flowers of Calotropis gigantea have been known to have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties and It also has promising anti-cancer effects, but you need to know that the use of plants as medicinal ingredients requires supervision and guidance from a medical expert to avoid unwanted side effects.
