Common Name
English :Hemp argimony
Hindi :
Manipuri :Langthrei manbi
Scientific Name
Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)
Family :Asteraceae
Genus :Eupatorium
Species :cannabinum Linn.
Habit :Bushy undershrub
Parts Used :Whole plant
Mode of Preparation :Fresh leafy shoot crushed for decoction.
Mode of use :Fresh and Local application
Ingredients :Plant contains a volatile oil, flavonoids, pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Eupatoriopicrin reported having anticancer properties.
Ailment Treated:Fresh leafy shoot decoction paste is used in cut and injuries. Root is laxative and whole plant is considered to be tonic, immune stimulant and maintain resistance to acute viral infection.
Source:Wild, very common along the road sides.