The alkaloid contained in Macleaya has bactericidal effect. Decocting with water can effectively inhibit Gram-positive bacteria, Gram-negative bacteria and Leptospira.
It also has the effect of detoxification and detumescence. It is often used in the treatment of abscess, acute tonsillitis and other diseases.
The alkaloids contained in Macleaya have insecticidal effect, which can effectively inhibit the hatching of fly eggs, kill nematodes, and also have resistance to some fungi.
It is an inhibitor of protein kinase C, which can enhance the body's immunity and repair damaged liver cells. It is often used in the research of anti-cancer or cell regeneration.
