What is Chromolaena odorata used for?
Chromolaena odorata (Family: Asteraceae) synonyms as Eupatorium odoratum is a traditional medicinal plant that is widely used for its wound healing property. In particular, the several parts of this herb have been used to treat wounds, burns, and skin infections. Chromolaena Odorata L. Indonesia that belongs to the Asteraceae family. Traditionally, this plant is commonly consumed and processed into several foods used to treat various health problems.
Can Chromolaena odorata heal an ulcer?
A study involving an investigation of the antiulcer effect of a combination of Chromolaena odorata and Ocimum gratissimum leaf extracts was reported to show a marked positive effect in the treatment of duodenal ulcer using the ethanol-induced ulcer model in adult albino Wistar rats.