Arundo donax

Arundo donax
Family:Arundo donax; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Emollient; Galactofuge; Hypotensive.
Common name:Giant reed
The root is diaphoretic diuretic emollient and galactofuge. An infusion is said to stimulate menstrual discharge and diminish milk flow. Isolated alkaloids have been experimentally shown to raise the blood pressure and contract the intestine and uterus. The rhizome or rootstock is used in the treatment of dropsy. Boiled in wine with honey the root or rhizome has been used for treating cancer. The plant contains the alkaloid gramine. This is said to be a vasopressor raising the blood pressure in dogs after small doses causing a fall in larger doses. The stems have been used as splints for broken limbs.

Herbal Database

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