Omonigelegele Herb (Cassytha Filiformis)

Omonigelele botanically know as Cassytha filiformis is the for a parasitic twining leafless plant with pronounced green stem. Its distribution is widespread and can be found on almost all continents. It has Spiritual and Health benefits 

It is called by different names such as slender, miracle twine, love vine, fish net vine and parasitic vine.It is called afifia ogu in Igbo, omonigelegele in Yoruba, rumfar gada in Hausa, some call it omoniginigini, otetebilete and dodder laurel.

This particular plant has no root/source,  no matter how you trace it, you can never find the root.

Spiritual Benefits, This plant is a 

. It helps in deep metaphysical cleansing

. It ushers in unexpected blessings and favour to the users.

. It is said to cause promotion and success to the users.

For spiritual use you can crush it and add the powder in your soap or in oil. 

It can also soak it inside fanta for 3days from the fourth day the user will start  drinking it bit by bit.

It can also be soaked in hot drink for 3day.

Health Benefits; this plant contains alkaloids, tannins, saponins and leucanthocyanins and has the properties listed below;

• Antioxidant
• Anti inflammatory
• Astrigent
• Diuretic
• EmmenagogueTonic
• Aphrosidiac
• Cytotoxic
• Uterotonic or oxytocic

Cassytha filiformis (Omonigelegele) has been used in traditionall medicine in these areas.

• To stimulate menstruation
• To suppress lactation
• To treat jaundice
• As a mild laxative
• To treat ezcema
• To treat itches, eczema, rashes and skin issues
• To treat ulcers
• To treat parasites
• To support liver function
• To treat spleen, liver, kidney and gallbladder disorders
• To treat malaria
• To treat scalp disorders and head lice
• For menstrual issues
• To treat conjucvitis, eye diseases and inflammation
• To treat gonorrhea and urinary tract infections
• To reduce tumours and treat cancer
• To treat measles
• To reduce fevers

The plant has a mild laxative or purgative effect and is used to treat constipation as well as dysentery.

It is used to stimulate the uterus in order to promote or stimulate childbirth.

It can be used to suppress lactation or milk production after a still birth.

It is a wonderful herb for detoxing the body.

It can be made into an infusion or decotion of whole plant or stem to be used internally or externally.