Asimina triloba

Asimina triloba
family:Asimina triloba; Diuretic; Emetic; Laxative; Narcotic; Parasiticide.
Common name:Papaw
The fruit is used as a laxative. The leaves are diuretic. They are applied externally to boils ulcers and abscesses. The seed contains the alkaline asiminine which is emetic and narcotic. They have been powdered and applied to hair to kill lice. The bark is a bitter tonic. It contains the alkaline analobine which is used medicinally.

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