Product Name: Mesembrianthemum Extract

Latin Name: Mesembryanthemum expansum L.  
Spec: 4:1 10:1

Description

Mesembryanthemum plants are members of a genus of flowering plants that are native to several areas of southern Africa. They are considered succulents because of their fleshy leaves that hold a lot of water, like cactus. They are also called ice plants because the leaves in this particular genus are often shiny and glistening, like ice.

Not only do the Mesembryanthemums have interesting and attractive foliage, they also have pretty flowers. In spring or summer, they will bloom with colorful, daisy-like flowers in red, yellow, white, pink, and other colors. Mesembryanthemum flowers can be clustered or single and tend to be long lasting.

The plants grow 4 to 12 inches (10 to 30 cm.) tall and some spread out horizontally. The shorter varieties make a pretty groundcover, while the taller plants are great for edging and in rock gardens.

Health Benefits

The plant is demulcent and diuretic. It is used in the treatment of inflammations of the pulmonary and genito-urinary mucous membranes.

The leaves are used in the treatment of ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdomen), dysentery and diseases of the liver and kidney.

Used externally it relieves itching, pain, swelling and redness of the skin.