Katatundi is commonly known in the US as Mexican Butterfly Weed because some butterflies use it as a food source. As a decorative plant, Katatundi is distinguishably red and yellow. Kakatundi works well as a laxative, expectorant and emetic which is then used for the treatment of various health conditions like fever, warts, and to induce vomiting. Additionally, the Katundi root is used to stop bleeding and treat ringworms.
Common forms of Kakatundi
Flower, Leaf, Roots, Seeds
Kakatundi is commonly used for:
Treating fever
Inducing vomiting
Treating stomach tumors
Treating piles
Treating intestinal parasites
Treating ringworm
Curing hemorrhage
Curing constipation
Treating kidney stones
Treating asthma
Kakatundi Dosage
Due to a lack of scientific research, there is no clear dosage for Katatundi.
Kakatundi Side-effects and Warnings
Common side-effects: Not known. Not so common side-effects: Not known. Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Not known. Children: Not known.
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