Move your mouse over image to enlarge. Barcode: CAL0000009346 Family: ASTERACEAE Scientific Name: Senecio chrysanthemoides DC. Uses: Flowers are crushed and applied on wounds as an antiseptic. Root powder is used against rheumatic pain. Infusion of roots is used in treating indigestion. Plant is used as poultice, ointment/lotion is applied to relieve pain and inflammation.The lotion is a good pain reliever of rheumatism,rheumatoid arthritis and neuralgic pain such as sciatica.