MATUMIZI YA PAMBA (Cotton) KATIKA MIILI YEYTU

MEDICINAL USE: 

• For the treatment of urinary problems and promoting the flow of urine.
• Effective in the contraction of the uterus after child birth.
• Checks excessive bleeding during menstruation.
• In the case of an inflammation of any mucous membrane, dysentery, diarrhea and also in the inflammation of the small intestine.
• For hearing wounds and soothing the pains of burns.

HOW TO USE: 

• The root of the cotton plants is used fresh, in decoction for urinary problems.
• The leaves are used in infusion against inflammation of any mucous membrane, for dysentery, diarrhea, and also inflammation of the small intestine.
• The extract of the leaves is good for healing wounds.
• The application of the crushed leaves soothe the pains of burns. The flowers are also used for the same purpose as the leaves.
• The infusion of the seeds is recommended during painful menstrual periods.

PARTS USED:

      Roots, leaves and seeds.

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