Plant Id : 109
Plant Name : Dhalia
Scientific Name : Dhalia sp.
Family Name : Asteraceae
Location : Botanical Garden
Properties : Nowadays, Dahlia was widely used even in economical purpose: in landscaping, in floristry as a cut flower, for the pharmaceutical industry, cosmetic, food and as raw material for the extraction of dyes. Both the tuberous roots and the flowers of this ornamental and medicinal plant are used for therapeutic purposes.
Petals and tubers were used by Aztecs for treating infected grazes, rashes and cracks in skin.
Tubers skin is rich in antibiotic compounds.
The crushed and mashed up petals are used to provide relief from stings or insect bites.
Use poultice made from petals over insect stings and inflamed skin areas.
Use the petals in footsoak to soothe tired feet.
Place the crushed petals on itchy sore spot.
Aztecs use the flowers to treat epilepsy.
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