- Botanical Name : Cyanthillium cinereum
- English Name : Little Iron-weed
- Sanskrit Name : Sahadevi
- Malayalam Name : Poovamkurunnila (പൂവാംകുരുന്നില)
- Part Used : Whole Plant
Overview
- In ayurveda, Dasapushpam comprises ten culturally and medicinally significant herbs in Kerala, India.
- These herbs, including Poovamkurunnila, are use traditionally and are part of the Thiruvathira Kali festivities.
- Therapeutically active, Poovamkurunnila is a member of Dasapushpam.
Habitat
- Cyanthillium cinereum, an annual herb, has green stems, oval leaves and tiny purple flowers, growing up to 1m in the wild.
- Found in India on roadsides, hillsides, backyards, and open areas, little ironweed, though invasive, has many traditional and ayurvedic medicinal uses.
- The entire plant, including seeds and roots, is used for preparing medicines for fever.
Phytochemistry
- Cyanthillium cinereum contains cardiac glycosides, phenols, flavonoids, steroids, tannins, saponins and phlobatannins.
Nutritional Prowess
- A poultice treats cuts, wounds, burns, skin diseases, and headaches.
- Used for treating inflammation, stomach pain, kidney disorders, diabetes, leprosy, worm infections, and cough.
- Roots treat dropsy, scorpion stings, hemorrhoids, diarrhea, stomach disorders, boils, and parasitic worm infections.
- Antibacterial activity is attributed to flavonoids, phenols, tannins, and saponins.
- Decoction also treats menstrual pains.
- Seeds and their oil are alterative, anthelmintic, and an antidote.
Dermatological Perks
- Poovamkurunnila juice is used for eye care, reducing red eyes, and promoting overall eye health. It is widely used in kajal preparations.
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