Cassia (Senna) occidentalis
English: Stinking weed, Kiswahili: Mwega jini, Kikuyu: Mucingiri, Luo: Inglatiang, Luhya: Imbindi,
Family: Fabaceae
The plant is used for the treatment of Malaria. Freshly crushed leaves are added to a pot of boiling water, then the steam is inhaled. The steam acts as a vapor bath in relieving the symptoms of high fever.
For Oedema (swollen feet), 1 teaspoonful of ground leaves is added to half a liter of water and taken, ½ a glass twice a day for 4-5 days.
For Oedema (swollen feet), 1 teaspoonful of ground leaves is added to half a liter of water and taken, ½ a glass twice a day for 4-5 days.
Caution
Not to be taken by pregnant women
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