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Petiveria is a genus of flowering plants in the pigeonberry family, Petiveriaceae. The sole species it contains, Petiveria alliacea, is native to Florida and the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas in the United States,,[1] Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and tropical South America.[2] Introduced populations occur in Benin and Nigeria. It is a deeply rooted herbaceous perennial shrub growing up to 1 m (3.3 ft) in height and has small greenish piccate flowers. The roots and leaves have a strong acrid, garlic-like odor which taints the milk and meat of animals that graze on it.
Description
P. alliacea is a herbaceous shrub. Leaves are simple, alternate, pinnate in the first order and netted the second order. It has determinate inflorescences. Although the plant is capable of reproducing throughout the year, reproductive activity peaks during a portion of the year that is dependent on geography. For example, in Mexico this period is from September to October, while in Central America it is from July to January.[3]
Uses
- Guinea Hen Weed is used in teas, extracts, capsules. The leaves and also the roots are used with medicinal purposes.
- This plant has been used to reduce inflammation and pain.
- It has been reported to be used to eliminate bacteria, fungi, candida, and viruses. It is also used to enhance the immune system and increase urination.[4]
- Recent studies report beneficial results in the use of this plant to lower the blood sugar levels and in the elimination of cancer cells.[3]
- The plant is also used for arthritis, allergies, as therapy for fever, malaria. In addition, the plant is reportedly an abortifacient[3]
Common name
- English - Guinea henweed
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