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Tuesday, February 11, 2014

JERUSALEM FLOWER (Periwinkle), MAGOMJWA INAYOTIBU NA MATUZIMIZI YAKE KAMA DAWA

6:47 PM    2 comments

MEDICINAL USE:
  • Said to be anti-carcinogenic or an agent which works against cancer.
  • Diabetes.
  • Diarrhea.
  • As a vermifuge or a substance which expels worms from the body.
  • Good remedy for toothache and works well as a purgative.  
HOW TO USE:
  • The extract of the fresh leaf is said to be anti-carcinogenic.
  • The infusion of  the leaves are used in diarrhea and diabetes.
  • The decoction of the root is a vermifuge, a good remedy for toothache and works well as a purgative.

PARTS USED:
   The roots and the leaves.

DOSE:
 Hot infusion: Pour boiling water over the collected herb, steep for 15 minutes and strain. this method is used for flower  and leaves to make a tea of use away. It could also be used for powdered bark, root, seed, or resin and also for bruised nuts,seeds, bark, or buds.
Cold Infusion: Steep a cold water for several hours, and use.
Decoction: Here is hard parts of the plants such as twigs, root, barks, rhizomes, berries and some seeds are gently simmered for about 30 minutes in water so as to release their properties. Strain before use.
Normal Dosage
For Fresh herb or plant twenty grams are used for one liter of water. if a dried herb are used the amount of plant material should ten grams
For Adults: 4 or 5 cups a day
       Children: Aged 10 to 15 years 3 to 4 cups a day
                      Aged 6 to 9 years 2 cups a day
                      Aged 2 to 5 years 1 cups a day
                      1 to 2 years: 1/2 cups a day
                      Below 1 year: 1/4 or less cup a day

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