Accession #: 199800133
Accession Date: 1998-09-17
Common name: Common Dodder
Family: Convolvulaceae
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Country of Origin: Eurasia and North Africa
Description: holoparasite on various species.
Uses: The seeds are alterative, anthelmintic and carminative[240, 243]. They are used in the treatment of bilious disorders[240]. The stems are used in the treatment of bilious disorders[243]. The whole plant is purgative[240, 243]. It is used internally in treating protracted fevers and externally in the treatment of body pains and itchy skin[240, 243, 272]. The plant is employed in Ayurvedic medicine to treat difficulty in urinating, jaundice, muscle pain and coughs[254]. The juice of the plant, mixed with the juice of Saccharum officinarum, is used in the treatment of jaundice[272]. The analysis of the plant differs according to the host it is growing on[240]. The report does not say if this makes a difference to its medicinal properties[K]. (Taken directly from Plants For A Future)
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Source: Tim Devine - CSU Chico
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Culture:
Parasite - grow on Coleus, Impatiens etc. Surface sow near base of host plant.<P>