Geranium mexicanum
Kunth
Geraniaceae
Geranium resimum Small
Geranium temascaltepecense R.Knuth
Common Name:
General Information
Geranium mexicanum is a perennial plant producing spreading or prostrate annual stems 20 - 70cm tall.
The plant is harvested from the wild for local medicinal use.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
Central America - Mexico.
Habitat
Not known
Properties
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Habit | Perennial |
| Height | 0.50 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
A plant of subtropical to tropical areas, where it is generally found at elevations above 1,900 metres.
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
A decoction of the leaves, combined with the leaves of Gaultheria sp., is used as a tonic, especially for elderly patients[
46- Title
- Dictionary of Economic Plants.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Uphof. J. C. Th.
- Publisher
- Weinheim
- Year
- 1959
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- An excellent and very comprehensive guide but it only gives very short descriptions of the uses without any details of how to utilize the plants. Not for the casual reader.
].
The roots are astringent. Various studies have shown that they are a very effective treatment for diarrhoea and dysentery[
580- Title
- Effect of plants used in Mexico to treat gastrointestinal disorders on charcoal-gum acacia-induced hyperperistalsis
- Publication
-
- Author
- Calzada F.; Arista R.; Perez H.
- Publisher
- Journal of Ethnopharmacology
- Year
- 2010
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A study of 28 plant extracts and their effectiveness in treating diarrhoea and dysentery.
,
581- Title
- In vitro antiprotozoal activity from the roots of Geranium mexicanum
- Publication
-
- Author
- Calzada F.; Cervantes-Martínez J.A.; Yépez-Mulia L.
- Publisher
- Journal of Ethnopharmacology Vol 98
- Year
- 2005
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A scientific paper examining the antiprotozal effect of Geranium mexicanum.
]. The roots have been shown to be 100% effective in treating hyperperistalsis of the digestive tract[
581- Title
- In vitro antiprotozoal activity from the roots of Geranium mexicanum
- Publication
-
- Author
- Calzada F.; Cervantes-Martínez J.A.; Yépez-Mulia L.
- Publisher
- Journal of Ethnopharmacology Vol 98
- Year
- 2005
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A scientific paper examining the antiprotozal effect of Geranium mexicanum.
]. Extracts from the roots have shown antiprotozoal activity[
581- Title
- In vitro antiprotozoal activity from the roots of Geranium mexicanum
- Publication
-
- Author
- Calzada F.; Cervantes-Martínez J.A.; Yépez-Mulia L.
- Publisher
- Journal of Ethnopharmacology Vol 98
- Year
- 2005
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A scientific paper examining the antiprotozal effect of Geranium mexicanum.
].
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
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with help from
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