Leonie Quigley
Herb of the Week
Tylophora - Scientific name (Tylophora indica)
Parts used: Leaf
Main Actions:
Anti-asthmatic – helps prevent or relieve asthma
Anti-inflammatory
Immune depressant – calms an overactive immune response
Anti-allergic – tones down the allergic response (via mast cells)
Emetic – induces vomiting
Warnings:
Contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
