A perennial herb with numerous branches, desmodium can grow as tall as 50 cm (20 in.). It has three tiny, oval-shaped leaflets per leaf and pale purple blooms.
History & Folklore
In traditional West African herbal medicine, desmodium has long been used to treat asthma and jaundice.
Habitat & Cultivation
It originated in West Africa, specifically in Ghana, northern Liberia, and Sierra Leone. After flowering or as needed, the aerial components are harvested.
Uses
Asthma May be helpful as an anti-asthmatic herb as in Ghanaian hospitals.
Liver Disorders May help ease symptoms of viral hepatitis A and B in early stages as used in France.
Parts used
Leaves
Stems
Key Actions
Anti-Asthmatic
Antispasmodic
Constituents
Indole Alkaloids
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References
- Chevallier, Andrew, FNIMH; Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine - 550 Herbs and Remedies for Common Ailments; 3. Edition 2016; ISBN: 978-0-2412-2944-6 page 201.
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