Diervilla lonicera

Diervilla lonicera
Family:Diervilla lonicera; Diuretic; Galactogogue; Laxative; Narcotic; Ophthalmic.
Common name:Bush honeysuckle
The leaves are diuretic. A compound decoction has been used in the treatment of stomach aches. This contrasts with a report that the leaves contain a narcotic principle inducing nausea. The plant is used as a gargle in catarrhal angina. The root is diuretic galactogogue laxative and ophthalmic. A cooled infusion has been used as an eyewash for sore eyes. The bark is laxative and ophthalmic. An infusion has been used to increase milk flow in a nursing mother and as an eyewash for sore eyes.

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