Flos Gossampini (Mu Mian Hua)

Alias:
Kapok, Red Silk Cotton Flower

Properties:
Sweet, Cold

Pharmacological Effects:

• Kapok Flower (Mu Mian Hua) has various therapeutic effects, including clearing heat and detoxifying, activating blood circulation, and reducing swelling and pain. It is commonly used to treat conditions caused by heat toxins, such as dysentery, eczema, and sore throat.
• Modern research shows that Kapok Flower contains active compounds like flavonoids, tannins, and polysaccharides, which exhibit antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
• Kapok Flower helps clear heat and detoxify the body, eliminating internal heat toxins and dampness, and improving conditions like skin diseases and inflammation caused by damp-heat.
• It also promotes blood circulation and alleviates pain and swelling caused by blood stasis, such as in cases of bruises or injuries.
• Due to its excellent anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties, Kapok Flower is used to treat conditions like rheumatic joint pain and pain after bone injuries.
• Kapok Flower also has antioxidant and anti-aging effects, helping to remove free radicals from the body and slow down the aging process.