📷 Macro Photography #2 - Nothopanax scutellarium merr 🍀 📷

Nothopanax scutellarium merr is a tropical plant that is relatively popular. It can be used as a yard/garden ornamental plant as well as medicinal plant. Its name is referred to its curved, bowl-like leaves. In ancient times, this plant could be used as a food plate in urgent situation.

Nothopanax scutellarium merr is rich in amygdalin, peroxidase, calcium-oxalate, iron, phosphorus, lipids, protein, and vitamins (A, B1, and C). This plant is believed to have various benefits such as treating hair loss, body odor, anti-inflammation, wound healing, and the roots can also act as a diuretic.