Botanical Index No. 988

Strongback

desmodium adscendens

Medicinal Actions

Antiaggregant, Antispasmodic, Contraceptive, Lactagogue, Laxative

Primary Conditions Treated

Adenopathy Arthrosis Asthma Backache Cachexia Constipation Convulsion Cramp Dermatosis Dyspepsia Dysuria Headache Impotence Infection Inflammation Malnutrition Myalgia Nephrosis Pain Rash Sore Tuberculosis Vaginosis VD Wound

General Dosage

1–2 tsp dry leaf in 3 divided doses to prevent asthma; steep whole plant in rum for backache; take 0.25 glass 3 ×/day.