Brasenia schreberi

Brasenia schreberi
Family:Brasenia schreberi; Anthelmintic; Antidote; Astringent; Cancer; Vulnerary.
Common name:Water shield
The leaves are astringent. They are crushed and applied to abscesses and boils and are also used in the treatment of phthisis and dysentery. A decoction of the seed is antidotal. It is also used in the treatment of dysentery and to relieve thirst. The plant is anthelmintic and vulnerary. It is used in the treatment of cancer.

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