Balsam

in #petals6 years ago (edited)

Balsam, locally known as kamantigui is an annual herbaceous soft-stemmed plant. The flowers that come in different colours makes a showy garden.

BALSAM


Impatiens Balsamina Linn.

Parts used
  • Flowers
How to use
  • The infusion of the flowers makes a general tonic which stimulates mental wellness.
  • The crushed flowers can be applied to burns and scalds, and on joint pains. Thus, relieves irritation.
  • The decoction of the flowers is an effective emetic and laxative which produces bowel movement and relieves from constipation, and diuretic which increases the excretion of urine.

Source: Amazing Healing Plants by J C Kurian


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