Justicia secunda leaf – 150g
₵23.00
Sold By: GMF StoreJ. secunda consist of the fresh or dried leaves of Justicia secunda. It is an evergreen, perennial plant with stems that sometimes become more or less woody. It can grow from 90 – 200cm tall It is an erect grass of simple leaves, whose flowers are contained in terminal panicles.
The folkloric uses of the plant include wound healing, anemia and abdominal pain. The anti-sickling, haematinic, antimicrobial and anti-hypertensive activities of J. secunda have been reported.
The leaves are used in the treatment of anemia, cough, cold, fever, malaria, measles, and whooping cough.The stem and leaves are used in a clarifying infusion for the treatment of amenorrhoea
Functions
- Hypertension,
- anaemia,
- sickle cell
Contraindication
None known
Adverse effects
None known
Dosage form
Dried leaves
Dosage
Boil 30g of the powder in 1000ml of water and take 100ml and allow it to simmer and reduced to 600mls. Take 100ml three times daily. Or Contact your Medical Herbalist for advice.
Highly effective when taken together with Tectona grandis
Dosage form
Leaves
Dosage
Boil 30g (two tablespoonful) in 1000ml of water and allow it simmer and reduced to 600ml. Take 2-3 teacupful three times daily
LEGAL DISCLAIMER: These statements have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. As with all dietary supplements, you should consult a qualified healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are taking any medications or have any medical conditions.
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