1. Asthma
**Description:** A chronic condition causing breathing difficulties, wheezing, and coughing due to airway inflammation.
Preparation:Boil 5 chopped young stems with flowers and leaves in 5 glasses of water for 10 minutes.
2. Eczema
**Description:** A noncontagious, itchy, inflammatory skin disease characterized by redness, irregular lesions, discharge, and scaly patches.
Preparation:Boil 3 cups of chopped fresh leaves in 5 glasses of water for 15 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
Application Soak a small towel in the cooled decoction.
Duration: Use the wet towel as a compress directly on the eczema for 30 minutes.
| Age Group | Dosage (2 hours after supper) |
|---|---|
| Adults | **1 cup**, **4 times a day** |
| Children (7–9 years) | **2 teaspoons**, **4 times a day**. |
| Children (10–12 years) | **½ cup**, **4 times a day**. |
Possible **allergic reactions** in rare cases.
For Asthma: This remedy is not a substitute for prescribed bronchodilators or steroids. **Consult your healthcare provider** immediately for acute asthma attacks.
For Eczema: If skin is severely broken, infected, or weeping profusely, consult a doctor before applying any compress.
Not recommended for **pregnant or breastfeeding women** without medical advice.
- Kulitis (Amaranthus species) is commonly found in backyard gardens, farms, and also sold in local markets as a leafy vegetable.
- Classification: Native