Ageratum conyzoides

Introduction

Family: Compositae
Malay name: Ketumbit
Other names: Flosflower, Pussy foot, Eupatorium conyzoides, Carelia conyzoides.

Information

Herbaceous shrub species may reach a height of 1 meter. The leaves are green and heart-shaped and hairy.

Use

Used to treat wounds, sore throat, malaria and bacterial infections in the upper channel

Poisoned

Toxic Part: Entire plant, especially leaves and roots.
Active ingredients: Lycopsamine, Echinatine
Other materials: chromenes precocene of 7-methoxy-2 0.2-dimethylchromene and precocene of 6.7-0.2-2-methoxy dimethylchromene

Effects of Poisoning

This plant causes vomiting, vomiting and stomach pain extreme. It can also cause damage to the liver.