Doctor Bon

Agave is a fibre-bearing plant which grows in tropical countries. It produces leaves upward from the ground, forming a massive rosette. Both sides of the leaves are smooth, having prickly edges, and at the upper extremity, a thorny end. The plant produces a long and erect stem which bears bulbs that fall to the ground and grow into new plants.

Herbal use

1. Agave purifies the blood.
2. Agave prevents the formation of pus.
3. Agave promotes the flow of urine.
4. It stimulates the bowel-mild laxative.
5. It checks excessive falling of hair.
6. It checks internal wounds and swellings.
7. Soothes irritated eyes and helps in general eye diseases.
8. It is used against tuberculosis of the lungs.
9. Used for jaundices and infected livers.

Instructions

1. For cleansing the blood an infusion or decoction of the finely chopped leaves can be used. Use two grams of leaves for a cup of water. One cup taken a day is enough. The preparation should be taken slowly in sips.
2. The water in which the leaves are soaked for a day can be used externally as a disinfectant and tonic, in case of falling hair.
3. The sap of the leaves is used internally in case of wounds and inflammations.
4. The infusion of this plant with the addition of a teaspoon of honey can be used to soothe irritated eyes.
5. The decoction of the leaves can be used in the form of lotions for general eye diseases.
6. The sap of the plant can be used at times for pulmonary tuberculosis, diseased liver and jaundice.
7. The powder of the dry leaves of the plant, in water, is recommended for anemia, kidney diseases, and liver problems. The recommended dose is one teaspoon of powder a day.