Description
MOUNTAIN KNOTGRASS (AERVA LANATA)
Aerva lanata is commonly described in Ayurveda as a diuretic with anti-inflammatory, antihelmintic, anti-bacterial and mild analgesic effects. It is used in the treatment of lithiasis, cough, asthma, and headache and as an antidote for rat poisoning.
Mountain knotgrass helps to lower blood pressure, has a helminthic effect and relieves unstriated muscles spasms. For external use, ointments based on Mountain knotgrass promote healing of the skin, even out and improve skin color, reduce pigmentation, improve hair condition and reduce hair loss.
Knot grass is a plant with magical properties. It is used in Potion-making, and is an essential ingredient in the making of the Polyjuice Potion, as well as in the brewing of the alcoholic beverage Knotgrass Mead.
