What kind of flower is this? Can its seeds be eaten?
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http://image.haha.mx/2016/03/07/big/2167324_e19cc2f5a1a46eaa17215604bb6c06d3_1457353075.gif The balsam plant does not have pods; its fruit is a spindle-shaped capsule that bursts open on its own when it matures, releasing the seeds. The benefits and functions of balsam plant: dispelling wind and dampness ； Promote blood circulation and relieve pain ； Detoxifies and kills insects. Primary rheumatic limb paralysis ； Pain in the waist and flanks ； Abdominal pain in women ； Residual postpartum stasis ； Traumatic injuries ； Fracture ； Furuncles, ulcers, and toxic sores ； Venomous snake bite ； vaginal discharge ； Palmoplantar pustulosis ； Onychomycosis. Promotes blood circulation and regulates menstruation, dispels wind and relieves pain; used topically for detoxification. Used for amenorrhea, contusions and injuries, pain due to blood stasis, rheumatoid arthritis, furuncles, boils, and snake bites, as well as tinea of the hands. ①Compendium of Materia Medica: Promotes blood circulation and eliminates stagnation. Treats snake bites and pain in the waist and flanks. ②\"Dian Nan Ben Cao\": Treats purulent otitis in children. ③\"Ben Cao Qiu Yuan\": Treats paralysis. ④Tianbao Materia Medica: Treats persistent nosebleeds. ⑤\"Common Chinese Herbal Medicines in Tibet\": Promotes blood circulation, facilitates urination. Treats amenorrhea with abdominal pain, residual stasis after childbirth, stillbirth, difficult urination, as well as furuncles and carbuncles. Techniques for preparing Balsam pear: For internal use, it can be prepared as a decoction, using 1.5–3g of the dried herb; for fresh material, the dosage can range from 3–9g ； or grind into powder ； or pour over. Topical use: Apply an appropriate amount after grinding the fresh herb into a paste ； ； Or wash with the decoction.
I seem to have seen something similar; I don’t know the name
The answer is given above: henna....
There’s no need to look upstairs; just check the keywords below floor 1. . . ;P
Water caltrop, henna, Indian goosefoot, sea holly, false peach blossom, little peach pink, little spotted red, nail grass, and chicken’s foot flower
It’s the seeds of henna. In our hometown, it’s called Balsam Flower.
Its scientific name is Balsamina, while its common name is Henna. There are bright red, pink, and others. The petals, along with white sails, are crushed with stones and applied to the nails; this makes the nails turn red, which looks very nice.