Erythrina herbacea

Erythrina herbacea
Family:Erythrina herbacea; Antiemetic; Diuretic; Narcotic; Purgative; Tonic.
Common name:Cardinal spear
The plant is narcotic and purgative. A cold infusion of the root has been used to treat bowel pain in women. A decoction of the roots or berries has been used to treat nausea constipation and blocked urination. A decoction of the 'beans' or inner bark has been used as a body rub and steam for numb painful limbs and joints. A decoction of the leaves has been used as a general tonic.

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