Considered as a toxic, asthma and allergy causing weed by many, let us get to know the healing properties of this herb.
Scientific Name: Parthenium hysterophorus | English: Carrot Grass, Parthenium | In India: Gajar Ghaans, Congress Grass |
Medicinal Uses: Antipyretic, rheumatic pains, Herpes, eczema, skin inflammation, diarrohea, antidiabetic, source of antitumor compounds.
There is not much that we know about this herb as yet, but there are quite a few promising uses as a source of anticancer and anti-tumor compounds that could provide a ray of hope to those fighting a losing battle against cancer.
Traditional uses:
Decoction of the leaves and flowers has shown to reduce sugar levels.
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