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Aspilia africana

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Aspilia africana

Description: Aspilia africana is a perennial herb native to Africa. It is from compositae family. Its leaves and flowers are used medicinally.

Oral Uses

  • Gonorrhea Rating

    Aspilia africana is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Take aspilia africana daily, in divided doses for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Antibacterial RatingRating

    Aspilia africana is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Take aspilia africana daily, in divided doses for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Topical Uses

  • Skin wounds RatingRatingRating

    Aspilia africana is a hemostatic; stops bleeding; inhibits bacteria growth. Apply a topical preparation, containing aspilia africana leaves 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Scorpion stings RatingRating

    Aspilia africana alleviates symptoms. Apply a topical preparation, containing aspilia africana leaves and flowers 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Hemostatic RatingRatingRating

    Aspilia africana is a hemostatic; stops bleeding. Apply a topical preparation, containing aspilia africana leaves 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antibacterial RatingRating

    Aspilia africana is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Apply a topical preparation, containing aspilia africana leaves 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Astringent RatingRating

    Aspilia africana is an astringent; reduces secretions. Apply a topical preparation, containing aspilia africana leaves 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Apply a topical preparation, containing aspilia africana leaves and flowers 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no clear information about the safety of aspilia africana.

Available Forms

Aspilia africana is available in topical preparations.

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