Apocynum is also known as wild hemp, wild tea, camellia flower, red flower grass, red willow seed, Zeqima, tea tree seed, etc. Since ancient times, Apocynum has played a very special health role in the lives of Chinese people.

According to ancient pharmacopoeia records such as "Compendium of Materia Medica" and "Compendium of Materia Medica for Famine Relief", Apocynum has the functions of calming palpitations, relieving dizziness, eliminating phlegm and relieving cough, and strengthening the heart and diuresis.

A long time ago, local people had the habit of using Apocynum leaves and flowers to make tea. According to local historical records, there are many centenarians in the Lobu area who drink Apocynum leaves and flowers.

Apocynum flowers (6 photos)

Modern medicine has proven that Apocynum contains: flavonoids, cardiac glycosides, various amino acids, quercetin, potassium, calcium, iron, The pharmacological ingredients of various trace elements such as zinc have the functions of lowering blood pressure, lowering blood lipids, strengthening the heart and diuresis, calming the liver and calming the nerves, relieving cough and asthma, anti-inflammation, and anti-allergy.