The benefits of the beautiful and mythical Wijayakusuma Flower

Date: 18 August 2022
Thursday

The wijaya kusuma flower is one of the plants that is often used as a decoration at home. Only blooming at night makes the wijaya kusuma flower also known as the 'Queen of the Night'.

In addition to blooming at night, this flower which has the scientific name Epiphyllum anguliger also blooms in a short time. This rare flower only blooms in a matter of hours at night.

Even so, the wijaya kusuma flower has a beautiful shape and emits a fragrant aroma. The wijaya kusuma flower is also closely associated with various myths, there is even a mystical myth attached to this flower.

There are also several myths circulating in the community about the wijaya kusuma flower, including:

1. The symbol of prosperity for the ancient kingdom

The existence of the wijaya kusuma flower in the ancient times was fairly rare and hard to find. So, if a kingdom is overgrown with wijaya kusuma flowers, then the kingdom is seen as a prosperous kingdom.

Apart from being a symbol of prosperity for the kingdom, the wijaya kusuma flower also has a romantic meaning. The myth circulating that wjiaya kusuma flowers are often used as gifts from kings to their queens. This was done to show the efforts of the kings in finding the rare flower.

2. The flower of hockey

The wijaya kusuma flower is also considered a bringer of good luck. Especially in terms of sustenance for those who maintain these flowers. This myth circulating among the Javanese people is based on the meaning of the name Wijaya Kusuma.

Wijaya means victory, while kusuma means upright. So Wijaya Kusuma means absolute victory like that of a king. So, the owner of the wijaya kusuma flower is said to get abundant luck.

3. Can increase one's honor

Not only makes the owner lucky, the wijaya kusuma flower is also said to be able to bring other positive things to its owner. One of them is being able to elevate one's status.

The owner of the wijaya kusuma flower is said to be more respected and shining. The circulation of this myth is related to the previous myth that Wijaya Kusuma became a flower favored by kings and queens, even to the point of being able to symbolize the prosperity of the kingdom.

4. Often considered a magical flower

Wijayakusuma flowers are often considered or associated with mystical things. Because many believe that this flower is liked by the genie ruler of the queen of the south coast.

There are several benefits that we can take from the wijaya kusuma flower.

Apart from its beautiful leaves and flowers, the wijaya kusuma flower is also popular because it has its own benefits. Below are some of the benefits of wijaya kusuma flowers that you can easily use yourself:

1. Treating Boils

Boils are one of the diseases that are very annoying and make anyone uncomfortable. You can use the wijaya kusuma flower to help relieve these annoying boils. The trick is to take 10 grams of wijaya kusuma flowers and grind it until it becomes smooth. Add a little water to the flower mill until it becomes like mush. Apply the mixture on the boil regularly until it disappears.

2. Overcoming Sore Throats

If you have a throat disorder such as cough or inflammation, then you can treat it by consuming a concoction made from wijaya kusuma flowers. Boil 5 wijaya kusuma flower buds then strain the boiled water. After it cools down, then you drink the boiled water until it runs out. Repeat and continue drinking the wijaya kusuma concoction until the cough or inflammation subsides.

3. Treating Asthma

Asthma is a disease that interferes with breathing and makes it difficult for people with asthma to breathe normally. Use wijaya kusuma flowers to be infused drinking water that can relieve asthma.

Take and wash 5 wijaya kusuma flowers and cut them into small pieces. Put the flower pieces into the water and mix it with rock sugar. Put the infused water in a container for two hours and then drink it when you feel asthma will attack.

Those are some of the benefits and myths that have been spread in Indonesian society. There are also those who do not believe in the myth but many also believe in this, because considering that the wijaya kusuma flower is a very rare flower and not everyone can care for and make this flower bloom.