Synedrella nodiflora Medicinal Uses

In this article we will discuss about the synedrella nodiflora:- common name, scientific name, medicinal uses and photos.

Common Name

• English names: Cinderella Weed, Nodeweed, Pig grass
• Tamil name: Mudiyan pachchai
• Malayalam: Mudiyendra pacha
• Nepali: Hare Jhaar
• Kannada: Tota halu gida

Scientific Name

• Name: Synedrella nodiflora (L.) Gaertn.
• Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower family)
• Synonyms: Verbesina nodiflora

Synedrella nodiflora Medicinal Uses

• The leaves juice mixed with the seeds of Nigella sativa, is used to assuage earache
• The leaves are used to treat rheumatism.
• In Indonesia, the leaves of S. nodiflora are used as a poultice for sore legs and rheumatism
• In Africa leaves juice used for treatment of mouth affections such as infected gums.
• Leaves decoction used to treat diarrihoea

Other Uses

• In Indonesia, tender leaves are used in salad
• Horses, cattle, pigs and rabbits eat the plant readily.

Cinderella Weed Photos