Bidens bipinnata

Bidens bipinnata
Family:Bidens bipinnata; Antibacterial; Emmenagogue; Styptic; Vermifuge.
Common name:Spanish needles
The root and seeds are popularly used as an emmenagogue and in the treatment of laryngeal and bronchial diseases. A tea made from the leaves is vermifuge. The leaves have been chewed as a treatment for sore throat. The plant juice is styptic and has been used as ear drops. An extract of the plant has bactericidal properties.

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