Nan Chao Wei

Local names: Lonely Graveyard, Nan Fei Chao, Nan Fei Su, Dull Heu Forest.

Common name -

Scientific name: Vernonia amygdalina Delile.

Vernonia genus

Synonym: Gymnanthemum extensum

Family name: ASTERACEAE

Group of plants and herbs

Botanical characteristics

Characteristics: A tree with a height of 6-8 meters. Leaves are single, oval, the base is obtuse or almost rounded, arranged alternately.

The flowers are white in clusters in the leaf axils and at the tips of the shoots. The fruit is a dry, spherical fruit with seeds.

Ecological conditions

outdoor, shade

ecological conditions

Can grow well in loamy soil. High in organic matter

Place of origin

Africa

Planting and propagation

Cuttings, cuttings

Types of uses: Herbs

In the original African region, it was consumed fresh or as a spice in curry because it added flavor. Juice from fresh leaves is extracted to treat diabetes, soothes the throat, fights malaria, relieves aches and pains, is a laxative, and is used as an ingredient in animal feed to increase energy.

In Africa, nancaowei leaves are used instead of hops in brewing beer.

Medicinal properties: Contains flovonoids, steroid glucosides, steroid, saponin that have antioxidant effects. Against cancer cells Inhibit microorganisms stop pain Reduce blood sugar levels

Origin : https://www.royalparkrajapruek.org/Plants