Vegetarian No added flavors and preservatives, No allergies
This plant is used as food in some countries. In addition, it is used as a medicinal herb. It is known to cure coughs, colds, fever, headache, stomach ache, diarrhea, dysentery, indigestion, flatulence, asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis, toothache, earache, eye problems, skin diseases, eczema, psoriasis, rashes, ringworm, warts, boils, and ulcers.
Leucas aspera has been used traditionally in the treatment of snakebites in the Philippine Islands.
The plant contains leucin, which is known to produce febrifuge properties. In addition, it has been shown that extracts of L. aspera have antibacterial activity against Bacillus subtilus.
- It may have antioxidant properties.
- It may have properties to arrest the growth of fungi and bacteria.
- It may have the potential to reduce pain.
- It may have properties to manage fever.
- It may have the potential to reduce cough.
- It may have properties to reduce blood glucose.
