Undesirable Siam Weed Is Wonderful For Healing Wounds.

Siam weed is called Chlomolaena odorata and is known by other names like devil weed, king weed, common floss flower, Christmas bush, etc. In Nigeria, it is known as Awolowo, Akintola and obiorakara.

The origin of this plant is America but it has spread to other parts of the world. Siam weed is considered to be a pesky weed everywhere it grows because of its invasive nature. Most ruminants avoid eating the leaves because of the offensive odour given off by the leaves when they are crushed. The leaves are also toxic to most animals when they are taken raw. In most parts of the world, Siam weed is highly undesirable as it is considered to be worthless.

Despite the fact that Siam weed plant is considered not useful, it however has therapeutic properties because of the active components that are present in them. Siam weed leaves have the following properties;

• Analgesic.
• Anthelmintic.
• Anti-bacterial.
• Anti-fungal.
• Antioxidant.
• Anti-inflammatory.
• Astringent.
• Insecticidal.
• Detoxifying.

Due to these properties, Siam weed leaf extract is used medicinally and can be used to treat:

• Wounds, cuts, burns and bruises.
• Rashes, itches and some other skin conditions.
• Diarrhea.
• Malaria.
• Toothache.
• Diabetes.

In parts of Africa and Asia, Siam weed leaf extract is used mostly to treat and heal wounds effectively because of its ability to do the following;

• Promote healing.
• Reduce healing time.
• Stop bleeding.
• Reduce inflammation.
• Ease pain.
• Disinfect.

Undesirable Siam weed is useful in its own way and is good medicine too. It is not advisable to consume Siam weed leaves or its extracts raw. Cooking or drying the leaves destroys the toxic components. The raw extract is best used topically.

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