Elephant's Claw
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Scientific name
Sida rhombifolia
English Name
Elephant's claw
Malayalam name
ആനക്കുരുന്തോട്ടി
Common name
Arrow leaf sida
Description
- Habit : Herbs
- Habitat : Road sides and disturbed places
- Leaves : alternate, simple rarely lobed
- Flowers : bisexual, pedicel slender,yellow, cream white
How to use
- Wounds : A decoction of the leaves is used to bathe wounds
- Headaches : The leaves are applied to the head as a poultice to remedy headache
- Digestion problems : The juice of the leaves is mixed with vinegar to make an anti-inflammatory and digestive remedy
Uses
Relieve rheumatic illness and digestive problems
Parts used
Whole plant
Conservation
Propagation & Cultivation
It is propagated through seeds.For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist until they germinate.The awned seeds are spread by adhering to clothing and livestock, in mud on vehicles, and as contaminants in hay and seed crops.
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