Spigelia anthelmia, also known as pinkroot, is a tropical weed used in herbal remedies to treat heart and eye conditions, intestinal parasites, inflammation, and more. It can be poisonous if not administered correctly and should be used with caution. The plant requires full sun and moist sandy loam for optimal growth.
Also known as pinkroot, anthelmia spigelia is an annual tropical weed. Used in many herbal remedies, it can be used to treat heart and eye conditions, among others. It can also be used to rid the body of intestinal parasites.
The most common use for Spigelia anthelmia is to treat the body for intestinal parasites, such as roundworms and tapeworms. Native American tribes used the root of the herb for this purpose. Hermologists recommend mixing the root with fennel, senna, and other herbs to create a potent parasite-killing formula. Head ailments such as migraines, general headaches, and sinus infections can also be remedied through the use of spigelia antihelmia.
The alkaloids present in spigelia anthelmia make it effective against heart disease. Other heart problems, such as heart murmurs, rheumatic heart disease, angina, and valvular disorders, have been treated with the herbal remedy. Pinkroot can help relieve general chest pain, especially pain that also spreads to the chest, arms, and throat. The herb also works as a laxative, as well as having antibacterial properties.
Inflammation of the mucous membranes can be cured using pinkroot. As a sleep aid, the herb has narcotic properties and can help relieve pain associated with the eyes and teeth. Other ailments that can be used to treat spigelia anemia include the common cold, congestion, and nerve pain. Some studies have shown that the plant may be useful in treating cancer and HIV.
People who want to use this herbal home remedy should consult with a doctor first, as it can be very poisonous if not administered correctly. Large doses can cause heart damage, dizziness, seizures, and vision problems. Women who are pregnant or nursing should avoid using the herb. After taking the drug, if symptoms worsen or persist for four or more days, a doctor should be contacted and use of the supplement discontinued.
Spigelia anthelmia is also known as wormbush, India pink, and Demerana pinkroot. Other names it may be known include worm weed, worm root, kromantikankan, starbloom, erva-lombrigueria, Maryland rose, and kromanti-kankan. The grass can grow up to a foot (0.3 meters) tall. Pinkroot has short, feathery leaves arranged in a spiral pattern, spikes bearing small ornamental purple flowers, and a strong, unpleasant odor.
Full sun is required for optimal rose root growth. A hardy grass, it can survive drought; but for best results the plant should be grown in moist sandy loam. The tube-shaped flowers of Spigelia anthelmia bloom from May to July. Although once found in many parts of the United States, the weed population has severely declined from being harvested for medical use.
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