Cyanthillium cinereum

MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Little ironweed is an annual or short-lived perennial to 50cm with ovate leaves. The stems branch repeatedly at the top to hold aloft the small cylindrical, purple flower heads. Flowers throughout the year. Originally from Central America, now a pantropical weed, it is sometimes considered native to Western Australia. Found in upland crop areas, waste places and roadsides throughout India.
The whole plant of Poovamkurunnila is used for kidney disorders, decoction for diuretic, swellings, stomach pain, diarrhea, eczema, inflammation, lower abdominal pains and menstrual pains.