APOCYNUM ANDROSAEMIFOLIUM
Apocynum androsaemifolium L., Sp. Pl: 213 (1753). [HPI :III].
Cynopaemaandrosaemifolium(L.) Lunell, Amer. Midl. Naturalist 4: 509 (1916).
Perennial herbs. Up to 100 cm. Leaves simple, opposite, ovate, mucronate, 2.5 to 8 cm long, acute, pinnately veined; stipules absent. Flower in Cymose, terminal or axillary. Flowers bisexual, actinomorphic, Pinkish white, bell shaped; Stamens 5; disc ring like or cup-shaped, 2–5-lobed; Ovaries superior; Style 1; pistil head capitate, conical, or lampshade-shaped. Fruit consists of slender follicles, endosperm thick and often horny, scanty.
Flowering:March- june
Fruiting:June- Aug.
Altitude:Around 3000 m.
World Distribution: Canada and United States.
Indian Distribution:Invasive throughout in India.
Part used: Rhizome & Root.
Medicinal uses :
- It may have diuretic properties, promoting the elimination of excess fluids from the body
- It supports conditions related to the cardiovascular system, including edema and high blood pressure
- It relieves small joint pain, tingling toe pain and feet cramps
- It helps to get rid of abdominal worms and teeth grinding at night
- It helps to get relief from weakness and trembling