Comb donkey
gatuñaononis spinosa
Comb donkey
gatuñaononis spinosa
Other Names:
Abreojos
,
AZNALLO
,
Detienebuey
, Peine of ass,
Quiebrarados
, Cat's Claw.
Habitat:
quite
common
in cultivated fields and dry prairies of all Europe. Naturalized in
America
.
Description:
perennial plant of the
family
of legumes, with stiff stems up to 40 cms. height, the prickles acute post. Its flowers are pink alive.
Used parts:
the roots, flowers and leaves.
Properties and indications:
the tough roots of gatuña contain ononina (flavonoid glycoside) tannin, resin, starch and saponins.
It
has
diuretic and anti - inflammatory properties on
urinary
organs. Is indicated for
cystitis
,
urinary
infections
,
kidney stones
(may dissolve) Arenillas, edema (fluid retention in the tissues) and
prostate
ailments.
The leaves and flowers, applied locally, they have antiseptic and astringent properties. They are used in mouthwashes and gargarismos against
tonsillitis
(
angina
) and compresses, as if healing of wounds Torp (difficult to cure) and ulcers of the skin.
Use:
50 - 60 grams in decoction of the roots cut into slices per
liter
of water, which takes 3 to 4 cups
a
day. Externally, in gargarismos with an infusion of 60 - 80 grams of leaves and flowers per
liter
of water. Towels with the same infusion.
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