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Asteracantha longifolia

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Asteracantha longifolia

Description: Asteracantha longifolia is an herb native to India. It is from acanthaceae family. Its roots, leaves and seeds are used medicinally.

Oral Uses

  • Liver toxicity RatingRatingRating

    Asteracantha longifolia is a liver cleanser; protects the liver; improves liver function. Take asteracantha longifolia root and leaf daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Flatulence RatingRating

    Asteracantha longifolia leaf helps eliminate gas. Take asteracantha longifolia leaf daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Gallstones RatingRating

    Asteracantha longifolia root and leaf is a liver cleanser; helps expel gallstones. Take asteracantha longifolia root and leaf daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Gonorrhea RatingRating

    Asteracantha longifolia root alleviates symptoms. Take asteracantha longifolia root daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Jaundice RatingRating

    Asteracantha longifolia root and leaf is a liver cleanser; protects the liver; improves liver function. Take asteracantha longifolia root and leaf daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • General headache Rating

    Asteracantha longifolia seed alleviates headache. Take asteracantha longifolia seed daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Analgesic RatingRating

    Asteracantha longifolia root and leaf is an analgesic; alleviates pain. Take asteracantha longifolia root and leaf daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory RatingRating

    Asteracantha longifolia root and leaf is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take asteracantha longifolia root and leaf daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antilithic (gallstones) RatingRating

    Asteracantha longifolia root and leaf is an antilithic for gallstones; helps expel gallstones; may dissolve gallstones; reduces risk of gallstone formation. Take asteracantha longifolia root and leaf daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antirheumatic RatingRating

    Asteracantha longifolia root and leaf is an antirheumatic; alleviates rheumatism. Take asteracantha longifolia root and leaf daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Digestive RatingRating

    Asteracantha longifolia leaf is a digestive; improves and stimulates digestion. Take asteracantha longifolia leaf daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Diuretic RatingRating

    Asteracantha longifolia root and leaf is a diuretic; increases and promotes urine flow. Take asteracantha longifolia root and leaf daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Febrifuge RatingRating

    Asteracantha longifolia seed is a febrifuge; reduces fever. Take asteracantha longifolia seed daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Take asteracantha longifolia daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. Safety for pregnant or breast-feeding women, for children and for people with kidney and liver disease is unknown.

Available Forms

Asteracantha longifolia is available in tablet, capsule and bulk form.

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