5) Prickly Chaff Flower

Brief Description:

Prickly chaff flower is a herbaceous which grows in fields and waste lands to a height of about one meter. It is quite easily identified when fully matured with the 5o cm. long spikes bearing several very small greenish-white flowers which stand upright. If one walks through the field carelessly, the spines are sure to stick on the clothes, a good method of seed dispersal. The few leaves are elliptic or obviate but usually round.

Medicinal Use:

·        Used as laxative.

·        Strengthens and gives tone to the stomach.

·        Assists in expelling gases, flatulence and griping pains from the stomach and bowels.

·        Improves appetite.

·        Used for bronchitis, piles, itching.

·        Used for indigestion, discomfort or pain.

·        Used for promoting the flow of urine.

·        Used for asthmas and cough.

·        Used as an antiperiodic in preventing the return of such diseases which recure, like malaria.

How to use:

The decoction or infusion of the leaves, seeds and roots may be used to take  care of all the ailments  mentioned in above medicinal uses.

Parts Used:

The leaves, seeds and roots.

Dose:

Normal (see the instructional page)