Diospyros virginiana

Diospyros virginiana
Family:Diospyros virginiana; Antiscorbutic; Astringent; Warts.
Common name:American persimmon
A decoction of the boiled fruit was used to treat bloody stools. (This probably refers to the unripe fruit which is very astringent). The leaves are rich in vitamin C and are used as an antiscorbutic. A decoction of the inner-bark is highly astringent. It has been used as a mouth rinse in the treatment of thrush and sore throats. Used externally as a wash for warts or cancers.

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