Cakar ayam is a plant species of ferns that grow on cliffs,ravines and places a shady and cool air.
This plant has an upright stems and grows to 15 cm-35 cm,
Has a small leaf,length 4 mm-5 mm,a width of 2 mm.
Cakar ayam has the scientific name Selaginella doederleinii Hieron.
Have properties as antipyretic,detoxifying,anti-inflammatory and anticancer.
Chemical content of this plant are:
• Saponins.
• Phytosterol.
• Alkaloids.
• Flavonoids glycosides.
Cakar ayam can be used to treat lung cancer,bronchitis,lung inflammation,tonsilis,cough,hepatitis,urinary tract infections,fractures and Rheumatic.
Below is the herbal medicine uses cakar ayam plants.
1.Treating lung cancer
Ingredients:
• Cakar ayam leaves:50-100 grams.
• Water: 1 liter
How to make:
Boil cakar ayam leaves with 1 liter of water until boiling.
Drink herb 2 times a day.
2.Treating coughs
Ingredients:
• Cakar ayam leaves: 30 grams.
• Water: 0.5 liters
How to make:
Boil Cakar ayam leaves leaves with 0.5 liters of water to boil.
Drink herb 2 times a day.

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