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Botanical Name : Chromolaena odorata/ Eupatorium odoratum
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Chromolaena
Species: C. odorata
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Asterales
Common Names :Jack in the Bush,Siam Weed, Christmas Bush, and Common Floss Flower.
Habitat :. Chromolaena odorata is native to North America, from Florida and Texas to Mexico and the Caribbean, and has been introduced to tropical Asia, west Africa, and parts of Australia.
Description:
Aromatic shrub; covered in fine grey hairs; stems rounded; blades ovate to diamond shaped, 5-15cm long, acuminate, with yellow dots below; flowers pale mauve or violet.
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.It is sometimes grown as a medicinal and ornamental plant.
It was earlier taxonomically classified under the genus Eupatorium, but is now considered more closely related to other genera in the tribe Eupatorieae.
Chromolaena odorata is considered invasive weed of field crops in its introduced range, and has been reported to be the most problematic invasive species within protected rainforests in Africa
Medicinal Uses:
It is used as a traditional medicine in Indonesia. The young leaves are crushed, and the resulting liquid can be used to treat skin wounds.
The leaves of the herb are used as tea to break up the common cold and for intermittent fevers and influenza. It is also a tonic and stimulant.For bronchitis of chindren it is given with milk.
Toxicity :Chromolaena odorata contains carcinogenic pyrrolizidine alkaloids.
Disclaimer:
The information presented herein is intended for educational purposes only. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.
Resources:
http://herbaria.plants.ox.ac.uk/vfh/image/index.php?item=420
http://en.wikipedia.org
http://www.backyardnature.net/yucatan/jackbush.htm
/wiki/File:Indian_Cabbage_White_(Pieris_canidia)_on_Eupatorium_odoratum_at_Samsing,_Duars,_West_Bengal_W_IMG_6381.jpg
http://www.herbnet.com/Herb%20Uses_IJK.htm
http://toptropicals.com/pics/garden/05/23/3764.jpg
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