Balsam, locally known as kamantigui is an annual herbaceous soft-stemmed plant. The flowers that come in different colours makes a showy garden.
BALSAM
Impatiens Balsamina Linn.
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- Flowers
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- The infusion of the flowers makes a general tonic which stimulates mental wellness.
- The crushed flowers can be applied to burns and scalds, and on joint pains. Thus, relieves irritation.
- The decoction of the flowers is an effective emetic and laxative which produces bowel movement and relieves from constipation, and diuretic which increases the excretion of urine.
Source: Amazing Healing Plants by J C Kurian
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