Herbal Medicinal Plants
Local
herbal remedies should only be used under the guidance
of a knowledgeable herbal medicine practioner! |
From
Commelina diffusa
a tisane is made to treat high blood pressure and bladder
infection. A suppository of the stem lubricated with
castor oil (Ricinus communis) is used infants move their
bowels. The
plant is fed to chickens and rabbits and the sticky juice was once used
by school children for glue. zeb gwa is also used with the
juice of a yellow lime (Citrus aurantifolia) (peel it first) as a wash
for vaginal rashes Verna Slane 1987 |