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Siam Weed (Christmas Bush / Tivragandha)
Chromolaena odorata
ବିଦେଶୀ ପୋକଶୁଙ୍ଗା (Bidesi Pokasunga)तीव्रगंधा (Tivragandha)Tivragandha
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Origin
- North & South America
- Plant Type
- Shrub
- Habitat
- Outdoor
About the Plant
Erect vigorously scrambling perennial subshrub; triangular-ovate coarsely serrate opposite pungent leaves, and terminal clusters of fragrant pale lilac-white flowers.
Traditional Uses
Topical hemostasis, burns, infectious soft tissue ulcers, and insect bites
Parts Used
Fresh leaf juice, leaves
Ayurvedic Properties
- Rasa: Tikta, Kashaya
- Guna: Laghu, Ruksha, Teekshna
- Virya: Ushna
- Vipaka: Katu
Health Benefits
- Instant clotting of active bleeding cuts, powerful wound healing, and antiseptic barrier
Precautions
External use safe; avoid internal consumption due to presence of toxic hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids
Interesting Facts
Introduced as an invasive tropical weed, it became famous among forest dwellers as a quick wound-seal paste