Yoruba Name: Eekana ekun
This is an erect prickly perennial plant up to 2
metres tall. The stem is woody and branched. The leaves are arranged opposite
on the stem. They are dark glossy green in colour, papery to the touch and
deeply lobed. The lobes have spine. The leaves are the medicinal part.
Medicinal
uses
The fresh leaves are used for heart trouble, cough and chest problems. It is also good fot
internal lower abdominal heat in
woman. It is beneficial in stomach upset
and it is diuretic. It is also
Added to preparations for urinary tract infections. It is usually boiled and eaten as
vegetable or as decoction.
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