Spanish Needle
Local Name: Spanish NeedleScientific
Name: Bidens Pilosa,
Parts
to be Used: The leaves
Common Uses
Internal Application
- Colds and fever
- Antibacterial,
antidysenteric, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antimalarial,
diuretic, hepato-protective and hypertensive
- Headache, kidney problems, flatulence, anesthetic, diarrhea, hangover, stomach and mouth ulcers
External Application
- Cuts, scrapes and wounds
- Ear infection
Preparation
Decoction:
1/2 tablespoon of leaves in 2 liters of boiling water for 15 minutes.
Take 2 cups daily.
Infusion: 1 tablespoon of leaves in 1 liter of boiling water for 15 minutes. Drink 1 cup several
times a day for diuretic effects
Sap from the leaves can also be
crushed and applied to wounds.
