Diphylleia cymosa

Diphylleia cymosa
Family:Diphylleia cymosa; Antiseptic; Cancer; Diaphoretic; Diuretic.
Common name:Umbrella leaf
A tea made from the roots is antiseptic diaphoretic and diuretic. An infusion has been used in the treatment of smallpox. This is a very rare plant in the wild so little research has been carried out into its medicinal virtues. However it is believed that the root might contain podophyllin an effective anti-cancer agent.

Herbal Database

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