Description
THORN APPLE SEED (DATURS METAL SEED)
The seeds of Datura are analgesic, anthelmintic and anti-inflammatory and as such, they are used in the treatment of stomach and intestinal pain that results from worm infestation, toothache, and fever from inflammation. The juice of its fruit is applied to the scalp, to treat dandruff and falling hair.
The seed capsule is covered with numerous conical warts or short, sparse spines. It is similar, in its above-ground parts, to Datura innoxia, but, while D. metel has almost glabrous leaves and fruits that can be nodding or erect and are warty, rather than spiny; D.
In Asia Datura metel has similar medicinal applications, and it is used additionally to
- Treat hydrophobia.
- Epilepsy.
- Convulsion.
- Syphilis.
- Inflammation of the breasts.
- Smallpox.
- Mumps.
- Leprosy.
Datura metel is also widely used as a pesticide. Seeds mixed with sorghum flour are used as poison bait for rats.
Though a strong narcotic plant, datura offers umpteen health benefits and is extensively used
- Alleviating pain.
- Treating fever.
- Enhancing heart functions.
- Iimproving fertility.
- Inducing sleep.
- Easing childbirth.
- Promoting hair and Skin health.
