•Improved digestionThe high fiber content of madre de agua helps livestock and poultry digest food, regulate bowel movements, and absorb nutrients
•Natural nutritionMadre de agua leaves are a nutrient-rich superfood for livestock that can replace expensive commercial feeds
•Sustainable farmingPlanting madre de agua can reduce reliance on commercial feeds, which can help reduce deforestation and pollution
•Environmental valueMadre de agua can be used to reduce stream bank erosion and as a living fence and shade tree
•Medicinal plantMadre de agua can be used to treat colic, hernia, retained placenta, and intestinal obstructions in animals
•Lactogenic drinkIn some regions, madre de agua is used as a drink for nursing mothers