Ayapana

Eupatorium triplinerve

Traditionally attributed effects: stimulating, tonic, stimulates the heart, induces sweating, stops bleeding; bitter tonic for indigestion, cough and fever, against scurvy; cleanses foul ulcers.

Safety notes

Traditional use is no proof of effectiveness; if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Preparation

Tea 14–56 ml; powder 2–4 g; decoction and leaf juice externally on ulcers.

Use in traditions

The plant comes from the Amazon, where indigenous peoples used a leaf tea for fever and stomach complaints and laid fresh leaves on wounds. Via trade routes it reached Mauritius and India, where it was adopted into Ayurveda as ayapana. Sanskrit name: Ayapana.

Applications

Use by tradition

How different herbal traditions describe this herb. Amounts are traditional guidelines checked for obvious errors; they are not medical advice. For poisonous plants no dosage is given on purpose.

Ayurvedic materia medica

Attributed effects

Stimulating, tonic, stimulates the heart, induces sweating, stops bleeding; bitter tonic for indigestion, cough and fever, against scurvy; cleanses foul ulcers.

Preparation and amount

Tea 14–56 ml; powder 2–4 g; decoction and leaf juice externally on ulcers.

Ways to prepare herbs: Tea (infusion)Decoction Powder and kitchen

Sources

All herbs from South America →