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Elephant's Claw

Submitted by admin on 5 June 2025
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Scientific name
Sida rhombifolia
English Name
Elephant's claw
Malayalam name
ആനക്കുരുന്തോട്ടി
Common name
Arrow leaf sida

Description

  1. Habit : Herbs
  2. Habitat : Road sides and disturbed places
  3. Leaves : alternate, simple rarely lobed
  4. Flowers : bisexual, pedicel slender,yellow, cream white
How to use
  1. Wounds : A decoction of the leaves is used to bathe wounds
  2. Headaches : The leaves are applied to the head as a poultice to remedy headache
  3. 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.