medicinal herbs
Great Duckweed
Spirodela polyrrhiza
Herb: Great Duckweed
Latin name: Spirodela polyrrhiza
Synonyms: Lemna polyrrhiza
Family: Lemnaceae (Duckweed Family)
Medicinal use of Great Duckweed:
The whole plant is antipruritic, antipyretic, cardiotonic, carminative, diaphoretic, diuretic. It stimulates the appearance of measles rash. It is used in the treatment of colds, measles, oedema and difficulty in urination.Description of the plant:
Plant:
PerennialHeight:
1 cm(0.4 inch)
Flowering:
JulyHabitat of the herb:
Still water in ditches and ponds.Edible parts of Great Duckweed:
The plant is sometimes used as a food. No more details are given.Propagation of the herb:
The plant divides freely in the growing season and does not need help.Cultivation of Great Duckweed:
Still water in ditches and ponds.Known hazards of Spirodela polyrrhiza:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.