Cuscuta japonica

Cuscuta japonica
Family:Cuscuta japonica; Aphrodisiac; Demulcent; Diaphoretic; Enuresis; Hepatic; Ophthalmic; Tonic.
Common name:Japanese dodder
A sweet pungent herb that acts mainly as a liver and kidney stimulant the seed of Japanese dodder is aphrodisiac demulcent diaphoretic enuresis hepatic and tonic. A decoction of the seed is used to treat a variety of complaints including diarrhoea vaginal discharge enuresis backache constipation and impotence. The young shoots are used to treat sore eyes.

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