Euonymus americanus

Euonymus americanus
Family:Euonymus americanus; Cathartic; Diuretic; Emmenagogue; Expectorant; Laxative; Tonic.
Common name:Strawberry bush
The seed is strongly laxative. A tea made from the roots is used in cases of uterine prolapse vomiting of blood painful urination and stomach aches. The bark is diuretic expectorant laxative and tonic. It was used as a tea in the treatment of malaria liver congestion constipation etc. The powdered bark applied to the scalp was believed to eliminate dandruff. An infusion of the plant has been used to stimulate menstruation and so should not be used by pregnant women.

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