Hog Weed
Hong weed is a creeping and spreading perennial herb, with a stout root - stuck and many erect or spreading branches. It grows up to 2 meters in length. The leaves of the plant are simple, broad, somewhat rough, thick and brittle. The flowers are pink or red in colour. The fruits are oval in shape, dull-green or brownish in colour and about the size of caraway bean.

It is effective in the treatment of dropsy, a disease marked by an excessive collection of a watery fluid in the tissues and cavities or natural hollows of the body. The flesh boiled herb should be given in the treatment of this disease. A liquid extract of the fresh or dry plant can also be given in doses of 4 to 16 grams.

It is beneficial in the treatment of several stomach disorders, particularly intestinal colic. A powder of the root is given in doses of 5 grams thrice a day. It is also useful in killing or expelling intestinal worms. It also promotes the removal of catarrhal matter and phlegm from the bronchial tubes and is therefore, beneficial in the treatment of asthma. A powder of the root can be taken in small doses three times a day.

The root of the plant is useful in the treatment of several disease - particularly of the kidney and heart - as well as gonorrhoea. It is also valuable in oedema, anemia, cough, pleurisy, nervous weakness, constipation and paralysis.