Boerhaavia diffusa

General information:

Spreading Hogweed has been used in the Indian tribal community for centuries as a therapeutic herb. It has many ethnobotanical uses. The leaves are eaten as a vegetable. The root juice is used to treat asthma, urinary disorders, leukorrhea, rheumatism and encephalitis. In addition, the plant has many antimicrobial properties.

Constituents:

The flavonoid arbinofuranoside, present in Spreading Hogweed, lowers serum uric acid, which is helpful in treating urogenital disorders.

Benefits:

• Spreading Hogweed is beneficial in treating urinary tract infections.
• The herb is also administered to patients suffering from nephritic syndrome.
• It is also helpful in the treatment of asthma and inflammatory conditions like rheumatism.