Corchorus capsularis

Corchorus capsularis
Family:Corchorus capsularis; Appetizer; Cardiac; Carminative; Demulcent; Laxative; Stimulant; Stomachic.
Common name:Jute
The leaves are appetizer carminative demulcent laxative stimulant and stomachic. An infusion is used in the treatment of dysentery fevers dyspepsia and liver disorders. A decoction of the roots and unripe fruits is used in the treatment of dysentery. The seeds contain a substance that has a similar action on the heart to digitalin (from Digitalis spp.) but less intense in its action.

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