This plant has many medicinal uses and has a great variety of therapeutic arsenal, its active ingredients that are found in greater quantities in its flowers as minerals including calcium, iron, nitrogen and phosphorus, as well as vitamin C, B1 and B2. , and contains flavonoids such as keratin and beta-carotene. The cayenne flower is used in our country as an ornamental plant to beautify gardens, it is also the national symbol of the State of Zulia.
The Cayenne
The genus includes from herbaceous, annual or perennial plants, to small bushes and small trees. The leaves are alternate, simple, from ovate to lanceolate, often with serrated or lobed margin. The flowers are long, conspicuous, trumpet-shaped, with five petals, white to pink, red, purple or yellow, orange, 4 to 15 cm in size. The fruit is a capsule that contains several seeds in each locule.
Distribution
It is a genus of temperate, subtropical and tropical zones around the world, with an origin mainly centered in Southeast Asia. Introduced and cultivated since time immemorial for uses, ornamental, food and medicinal.
Applications
Many species are cultivated for their striking flowers or used as shrubs in landscaping. They are also a main ingredient in herbal teas. One of the species, known as kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus) is widely used in papermaking.
One of the most recognized properties of the cayenne flower, is its repairing power on the hair; since it combats the lack of shine, fall, dandruff and baldness. In addition to this, the cayenne flower works as an exfoliant, regenerating the scalp.
If you want to get a beautiful mane, it is important to take advantage of all the benefits of the cayenne flower; and know how to use it to enhance the hair fibers of the hair; obtaining an abundant and healthy hair. Ideally, apply the flower of cane in the form of gel: crush four leaves of the red cayenne bush, without using the flower; place it in half a cup of water, and let it rest for half an hour until it releases a jelly. Then strain and apply the gel on clean, wet hair; you should not remove it.
Similarly, it is good to know that the cayenne flower is recognized for the effect it has to fight insomnia and calm the nerves; either with infusion baths, this miraculous plant is the most recommended natural sedative.
The exotic cane flower is easy to get and cultivate at home, the son checked its benefits to beautify his hair and for medical fines. Decorate with this plant, taking advantage of its properties!