1. Mosquito Bite
Mosquito bites are quite itchy and can become infected. The site may be swollen and painful.
🌱 Pound 5-10 leaves and extract the juice. Apply the juice directly on the infected bites, 3 times a day.
2. Sprained Ankle or Wrist
A sprain is the wrenching of a joint, producing a stretching or tearing of the ligaments.
🌱 Crush 10 leaves. Apply directly as poultice for 30 minutes, 3 times a day.
3.Swollen Gum and Mouth Inflammation
Swollen gums or stomatitis is an inflammation of the soft tissues of the mouth.
🌱 Crush young leaves. Apply directly on swollen face.
No specific precautions recorded.
- Kataka-taka also known as miracle plant, is commonly found in backyards, household gardens, and sometimes along roadsides, as it is often grown for its medicinal uses.
- Classification: Native/Indigenous