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Spanish Needle herb is deemed as a strong blood purifier.This medicinal herb is also called needle grassSpanish needle (Bidens Pilosa) is grown widely all over Jamaica. It can be seen in the fields, roadways and even on the lawns. It is a very showy herb because it is very easy to be seen from afar because of its colorful flowers. It possesses white petals settled around a circle of yellow blooms. This is the main plant fed to rabbits, so every morning in the rural areas, rabbit owners pick the fresh herb to put in the rabbit cages. Goats also enjoy this outstanding and wonderful medicinal plant. Some of the medicinal properties of this plant are astringent, carminative, diuretic, emmenagogue amongst others. Some of the common names for this herb are: beggars tick, black jack, broomstick, needle grass, black jack, cobblers peg, demon spike grass, as well as ghost needle weed an it is from the family of Asteraceae.
Its benefitsThe benefits of this herb are many. It may be used to treat diabetes, colds, flu, bronchitis, hepatitis, colic, asthma, menstrual conditions, urinary tract infections as well as bacterial infections. It is also used to treat Anti-adult T-cell leukemia.The flower can be soaked in white rum and used for alleviating toothaches. Due to its antiseptic properties it can be utilized as a natural mouth wash which will benefit sore gums and sore mouths. In Africa they use the juice as a styptic for cuts and wounds. The tea can be used to wash boils and rashes on the skin. Prepare as decoction or tincture and used accordingly.
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