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Botanical Name : Desmodium triflorum
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Desmodium
Species: D. triflorum
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Fabales
Synonyms:
*Desmodium parvifolium Blanco
*Desmodium granulatum (Schumach. and Thonn.) Walp.
*Hedysarum triflorum L.
*Meibomia triflora (L.) Kuntze
Common Names ;
Creeping tick trefoil, Three-flower beggarweed (English); Amor-do-campo (Portuguese); Hierba cuartillo (Spanish); Daun mules, Jukut jarem, Delilan (Indonesia); Rumput barek putih, Sisek tenggiling (Malaysia); Kaliskis-dalag, Himbispuyo, Gumadep (Philippines); Smau hae lolook (Cambodia); Ya-klethoi, Ya-tanhoi, Ya-tansai (Thailand); Trang qua ba hoa (Vietnam); Kuddalia (India); Olmud (Palau); Konikoni, Vakathengu (Fiji); Kihikihi (Tonga).
Habitat : Desmodium triflorum is native to tropical countries of the world.
Description:
A small prostrate annual or perennial legume with a woody taproot. Strongly branched stems to 50 cm frequently rooting at the nodes to form a mat. Trifoliate leaves with leaflets up to 12 mm long and 10 mm wide. Inflorescence with a cluster of 1–3 pink to purple flowers in leaf axils. Pods flat, segmented, 6–18 mm long and 2–3.5 mm wide with 3–5 articles, and covered with minute hooked hairs. The upper suture straight and the lower suture constricted between the articles. Pods break up into segments when ripe. Seed quadrangular to orbicular ca1.2 x 1.7 mm..
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Medicinal Uses:
The plant is used in traditional medicine, in order to treat various health problems. A decoction made with the roots of Desmodium triflorum can help treat respiratory problems, such as asthma and coughing. This decoction can also be consumed in order to treat stomach aches or rheumatism.
The leaves are known to help with dysentery, indigestion, and diarrhea. They can even be used to treat children who are having these problems. The plant has antiseptic properties. Therefore, by using the leaves, you can also treat skin problems. A leaf paste can help with wounds, sores, itches, abscesses, ulcers, and skin eruptions.
Side Effects: There are no known side effects when it comes to Desmodium triflorum. Although not much is known about this, watch out of symptoms of allergic reactions if you’re using the plant for the first time.
Other Uses;
A naturalised component of short (grazed) native and sown pastures, where it can form up to 50% of the herbage. Creeping mat can provide good ground cover during the wet season, especially in mown or closely cut uses such as under plantation crops and in lawns.
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://www.tropicalforages.info/key/Forages/Media/Html/Desmodium_triflorum.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desmodium_triflorum
http://www.herbnet.com/Herb%20Uses_C.htm
http://www.liveandfeel.com/articles/desmodium-triflorum-is-a-good-remedy-for-asthma-and-cough-3342
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