Billy goat weed/ chick weed
No plant images found.
swahili name
Kundambara
More Local Names
borana:
DIGO:
duruma:
giriama:
kamba:
kauma:
kikuyu:
Gathenge
kipsigis:
Chemasai
kisii:
kuria:
luhya:
Ilusa
LUO:
Oluoro chieng'
maasai:
Ilusa ?
maragoli:
meru:
mijikenda:
nandi:
NUBI:
OGIEK:
pokomo:
pokot:
rabai:
sabaot:
samburu:
suba:
TURKANA:
Scientific Name
Ageratum conyzoides
plant family
Plant Details and use
HABITAT
A common weed on cultivated ground. Originally native to South and Central America and the Caribbean.
PARTS USED
Leaf
Used for ear infections
For stomach problems like diarrhea, tender leaves are crushed, soaked in warm water, filtered, and taken before meals. For children, 3-6 years give a tablespoon. For adults, take ½ a glass twice a day. Also used to stop bleeding in fresh cuts
treatable conditions
Did you find this helpful?
people found this page useful.