- Origin
- North America, South America, Africa, Asia (pantropical)
- Sanskrit
- Laghu Patha
- Traditions
- Ayurveda, Herbal knowledge of the Caribbean
Central America and the Caribbean · Herb · № 462
Cissampelos pareira
Herb · Central America and the Caribbean
Velvet leaf
Cissampelos pareira
Traditionally attributed effects: mildly stomachic, bitter tonic, diuretic, dissolves stones, astringent; for intestinal complaints, indigestion, diarrhoea, prolapsed uterus, internal inflammation, urinary tract diseases, purifies the blood in skin diseases.
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
Decoction 28–56 ml; root powder 0.5–1.5 g; liquid extract 2–8 ml.
Use in traditions
Described in the Ayurvedic materia medica. Sanskrit name: Laghu Patha.
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
Mildly stomachic, bitter tonic, diuretic, dissolves stones, astringent; for intestinal complaints, indigestion, diarrhoea, prolapsed uterus, internal inflammation, urinary tract diseases, purifies the blood in skin diseases.
Preparation and amount
Decoction 28–56 ml; root powder 0.5–1.5 g; liquid extract 2–8 ml.
- Ways to prepare herbs
- DecoctionPowder and kitchen