Description
INDIAN COTTON SEED (GOSSYPIUM HERBACEUM)
The long staple varieties are the most widely cultivated in commercial production. Besides being fibre crops, Gossypium hirsutum and Gossypium herbaceum are the main species used to produce cottonseed oil. The Zuni people use this plant to make ceremonial garments, and the fuzz is made into cords and used ceremonially.
Cotton is an astringent, slightly acidic, aromatic herb that causes uterine contractions, depresses sperm production, lowers fever, reduces inflammation and soothes irritated tissue. It also has antiviral and antibacterial actions.
It is also known to be used
- After birth to expel the placentaand to increase the lactation.
- As well as for gastrointestinal issues.
- Such as hemorrhages and diarrhea.
- For nausea.
- Fevers and headaches.
In the Levant seeds of Gossypium herbaceum were also used for food, feed or oil extraction.
