Clinical
studies using aqueous extracts from Chomolaena leaves
have shown antimicrobial and anticoagulation effects as
well as promotion of tissue re-modelling in the wound
healing process (Phan et al., 1998). Other medicinal uses
include anti-diarrheal, astringent, antispasmodic,
antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory and diuretic (Iwu et
al., 1999). Previous investigations of the leaves and
stems of C. odorata revealed the presence of essentia