What is Desmodium?
Desmodium adscendens is a perennial wild plant native to West Africa, belonging to the Fabaceae family. It also grows in Latin America and in humid equatorial areas. It is a plant that can be recognized by its oval-shaped leaves and light purple/violet flowers.
This climbing plant was introduced to France by Dr. Pierre Tubéry and his wife Anne-Marie Tubéry in the 1970s. With the help of researchers, they quickly realized the many properties of Desmodium. It is particularly known for helping to soothe the liver: it protects the liver effectively.