COTTON IS GOOD FOR HEALING WOUNDS AND SOOTHING THE PAINS OF BURNS

GOSSYPIUM HERBACEUM LINN.

Cotton is an erect shrubby, much-branched plant, which grows to about 2 metres high. The pod contains seeds covered with fine hairs that are the fibre source. The pods are harvested, and the cotton wool is processed for many purposes.

Medicinal Use of Cotton:

• For the treatment of urinary problems and promoting the flow of urine.
• Effective in the contraction of the uterus after child birth.
• Checks excessive bleeding during menstruation.
• In the case of an inflammation of any mucous membrane, dysentery diarrhoea and also in the inflammation of the small intestine.
• For healing wounds and soothing the pains of burns.

How to use:

• The root of the cotton plant is used fresh, in decoction for urinary problems.
• The leaves are used in infusion against inflammation of any mucous membrane, for dysentery, diarrhoea, and also inflammation of the small intestine.
• The extract of the leaves is good for healing wounds.
• The application of the crushed leaves soothe the pains of burns. The flowers are also used for the same purposes as the leaves.
• The infusion of the seeds is recommended during painful menstrual periods.

Part used:

Roots, leaves and seeds

Dose:
Normal