Cleome gynandra

Cleome gynandra
Family:Cleome gynandra; Anthelmintic; Febrifuge; Rubefacient; Stings.
Common name:African spider flower
A decoction of the root is used to treat fevers. The leaves are used as a vesicant and rubefacient in the treatment of rheumatism. The juice of the leaves is a remedy for pain in the ear. The seeds are anthelmintic and rubefacient. The whole plant is used in the treatment of scorpion stings and snake bites.

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