⏰ Galinsoga parviflora

by Sarah on December 13, 2022 in Asteraceae

Traditional Herbs from Galinsoga parviflora

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Prepare 150 g of loseh leaves and stems, water 1\u2113.
Boil for 15 minutes.
Drink after the boiled water is cold.

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Prepare all parts of the plant .
Wash thoroughly with running water.
Pound it until it becomes a paste.
Spread it on the itchy skin.

What is Galinsoga parviflora Looks like??

Parts of Galinsoga parviflora that could be used

Leaves
Flowers
Roots
Stem

Galinsoga parviflora Distribution

Loseh originates from tropical areas in America, precisely in the mountains of Central America and spread to Asia (India), East Africa and Europe. It is a weed in several plantations such as wheat, corn, cotton, tobacco, beets, pepper, and others. Loseh is reported to be effective as a traditional medicine, can be consumed as a vegetable, and the dried plant is used as a flavoring in soup.
Agroecology of Galinsoga parviflora
Grows to a height of more than 1,900 m above sea level, prefers moist soil and exposure to light. Usually found on riverbanks, forests and roadsides. Average annual rainfall is 500-1,500 mm.
Morphology of Galinsoga parviflora

Taproot and white.
Stem upright, branched, with fine hairs.
Leaves\u00a0single, arranged opposite each other, oval with a tapered tip, serrated edge, 3-5.5 cm long , and 1.5-3.5 cm wide.
Flowers\u00a0compound, each capitulum consists of two types of flowers (white flowers at the edge and tubular yellow flowers at the center). on a long axillary stalk. Appears at the end of the stem.
Flat fruit, brown or black, with only 1 seed inside.
The seeds are three-sided oval and have smooth hair.

Cultivation of Galinsoga parviflora
Generative propagation, namely by planting seeds.

Galinsoga parviflora, more details :

Chemical Content of Galinsoga parviflora
Flavonoids (patulitrin, quercimeritrin, quercitagetrin), diterpenoids, caffeic acid, steroids, phenolics, saponins, polyphenols, cafffeoyl, aromatic esters.
Benefits of Galinsoga parviflora
Treats insect bites, itchy skin, blisters, coughs, fever, flu, antiascorbic, stops bleeding, relieves toothache, urine laxative, antibacterial, antioxidant.
Simplisia of Galinsoga parviflora

Prepare enough loseh leaves and flowers, wash thoroughly with running water and drain.
Dry in the sun for several days, until dry evenly (the leaves and flowers are easily crushed if squeezed).
After dry, grind the leaves and flowers until powder form.
Store in a clean, airtight container.

Another Facts for Galinsoga parviflora :

Synonym of Galinsoga parviflora
Adventina parviflora (Cav.) Raf., Baziasa microglossa Steud., Galinsoga acmella Steud.
Habitus of Galinsoga parviflora
Herb. Annual herb, reaching 20-80 cm high
Habitat of Galinsoga parviflora