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EUPHORBIA HIRTA L. - ASTHMA WEED.
SynonymEuphorbia pilulifera. Common name Cats hair, asthma weed, basri dudhi, chara, malnommee, pill - bearing spurge, patikan kerbau, patikan kebo, fei yang cao, gelang susu, amampat chaiarisi, erva de santa luzia. Family Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family). Overview Asthma weed is a very common annual herb in Suriname. This hairy plant grows up to 2' in height; it has numerous small flowers clustered together with opposite oblong leaves. The young yellow fruit is a small hairy capsule with 3 reddish - brown seeds. The plant flowers and fruits all year long. 
There are the following phytochemicals in asthma weed: sterols, alkaloids,
tannins, glycosides, triterpenoids, alkenes, phenolic acids, choline, shikimic acid.Asthma weed has antiviral and - bacterial properties. Medicinal applications It is used against asthma, bronchitis, worm infestation, conjunctivitis and dysentery. The latex of the plant is used for warts and cuts. It also has lactogenic properties. Visit our CHOLESTEROL -, DIABETES - , HYPERTENSION - , TINCTURE - and APPLICATON & DOSAGE pages. Hardiness USDA zone 9 B - 11. Propagation Seeds and cuttings. Culture Full sun / partly shade, grows on all types of soil. Plant in frost free spots. |
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