Ambrosia trifida

Ambrosia trifida
Family:Ambrosia trifida; Antidote; Astringent; Emetic; Poultice; Skin; Women's complaints.
Common name:Giant ragweed
The leaves are very astringent emetic and febrifuge. They are applied externally to insect bites and various skin complaints internally they are used as a tea in the treatment of pneumonia fevers nausea intestinal cramps diarrhoea and mucous discharges. The juice of wilted leaves is disinfectant and is applied to infected toes. A tea made from the roots is used in the treatment of menstrual disorders and stroke. The pollen is harvested commercially and manufactured into pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment of allergies to the plant.

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