Compositae Alterative

Compositae Alterative
Family:Compositae Alterative; Antiphlogistic; Antiscorbutic; Astringent; Depurative; Diuretic; Emetic; Expectorant; Febrifuge; Laxative; Pectoral; Stings; Vermifuge; Vulnerary.The whole plant is alterative antiscorbutic astringent depurative discutient emetic expectorant febrifuge laxative and vulnerary.
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A decoction is used in the treatment of bronchitis tonsillitis boils and ulcers and snakebites.The stem juice is used to treat insect bites. This juice is also a very effective remedy for sore throat.A decoction of the fruit is vermifuge.The seed is antiphlogistic diuretic laxative pectoral and vermifuge. The seeds are used to expel round worms tapeworms and pin worms. A 20% concentrate of seed decoction cured 69% of children with worms and effected an improvement in another 19%.The root is diuretic and vermifuge.

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