Cornus amomum

Cornus amomum
Family:Cornus amomum; Antiperiodic; Astringent; Diuretic; Poultice; Stimulant; Stomachic; VD.
Common name:Silky dogwood
The dried root-bark is antiperiodic astringent stimulant (mild) tonic. The flowers are said to have similar properties. A tea or tincture of the astringent root bark has been used as a quinine substitute and also in the treatment of chronic diarrhoea. It has also been employed in the treatment of painful urination chest congestion etc. The bark was also used as a poultice on external ulcers and as a wash for gonorrhoea sores. The glycoside 'cornin' found in the bark has astringent properties. The fruits are used as a bitter digestive tonic. A tincture of them has been used to restore tone to the stomach in cases of alcoholism.

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