Botanical name: Euphorbia hirta
Other name: Hairy Spurge, Ara Tanah, Asthma Weed, snake weed
Euphorbia hirta L., an herb reaching up to 0.3 meters in height, typically stands erect but occasionally adopts an almost horizontal orientation. Paired oblong leaves, exhibiting a toothed margin, are green with hints of purple. In nutrient-poor soils, these leaves transform into a reddish hue. The red, circular stems are adorned with lengthy, white hairs.
Medicinal Uses:
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- Coughs
- Dengue fever
- Hay fever
- Tumors
- Digestive problems
- Intestinal worms
- Gonorrhea
- Other conditions
