Desmodium Lezpedeza
By Karenfrance
- 23 Aug, 2011
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Very pretty flowers
Medicinal properties - extracts of this plant can, apparently, regenerate the liver!
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I like this plant.
23 Aug, 2011
very pretty flowers K,
23 Aug, 2011
I only planted it a few weeks ago and it's really growing fast...it's quickly becoming a favourite!
I don't know what they do with it, Pixi, but you can get it in gellules...it's a new herbal wonder remedy!!
23 Aug, 2011
Some Desmodium species were shown to contain elevated amounts of tryptamine alkaloids.
Tryptamine is also the backbone for a group of compounds known collectively as tryptamines. This group includes many biologically active compounds, including neurotransmitters and psychedelic drugs
The tryptamine backbone can also be identified as part of the structure of some more complex compounds, for example: LSD!!!!!!!!! lol
23 Aug, 2011
Help ma boab! Don't tell anyone else or I might come back to find it's been pinched!!
24 Aug, 2011
And they sell it capsules? Must look into that! lol
hahah Ma Brooon!
24 Aug, 2011
Don't know if it's the same species...but the capsules, taken daily regenerate the liver and protect against hepatitis (might be a good idea for Africa...) and other liver problems...detoxify and help with things like loss of appetite and fatigue...am starting to get quite interested now...
24 Aug, 2011
Yes it would be!!!!!!
24 Aug, 2011
Am going to see if they've got them in the pharmacy, here...watch this space!!
24 Aug, 2011
Might get some too! lol
24 Aug, 2011
Off into town now...I'll let you know when I get back... :)
24 Aug, 2011
Good luck!
24 Aug, 2011
Just found out more...It's a different species...
Desmodium Ascendens traditional plant medicine of Central and West Africa, has been studied for 30 years and has been found to be efficacious
In the prevention and treatment of Hepatitis, both viral and C, and other liver conditions (including those caused by alcohol abuse)
As an anti-allergy treatment with particular regard to eczema, foods and asthma
Neuro protection, against conditions like epilepsy and vertigo
Combatting the side effects of chemotherapy, such as nausea, loss of appetite and fatigue
The treatment of stomach ulcers and constipation
It is more or less hardy and is grown from Senegal, all the way down the west coast into Congo and Central Republic of Africa...
...The plant can be dried and used in recommended doses...as either a treatment or a prevention
Couldn't get it at the pharmacy, locally...
I think that I will have to get hold of some seeds in Nigeria...
24 Aug, 2011
Oh well..I think my liver is ok anyway and I'm regular!!!! lolol
Tried online?
24 Aug, 2011
Got it on order from another pharmacy... apparently it is also good for the heart and lungs...can even cure snoring!! lol!!
24 Aug, 2011
Oh lolol! Well I dont think i wake anyone up lol
Might be good to have though :)
24 Aug, 2011
Taking some with me when I go....I know someone who does snore ;))
25 Aug, 2011
Hahaha :)
25 Aug, 2011
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This photo is of species Lezpedeza thunbergii.
This photo is of "Desmodium" in Karenfrance's garden
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Wow nice! Have you tried it?
23 Aug, 2011