Euonymus europaeus

Euonymus europaeus
Family:Euonymus europaeus; Alterative; Cholagogue; Hepatic; Laxative; Purgative; Stimulant; Tonic.
Common name:Spindle tree
The bark is alterative cholagogue hepatic laxative stimulant and tonic. The root bark is the part normally used though bark from the stems is sometimes employed as a substitute. In small doses it stimulates the appetite in larger doses it irritates the intestines. The bark is especially useful in the treatment of liver disorders which follow or accompany fevers. The seeds are strongly emetic and purgative. The fresh leaves and the dried fruit and seeds are used externally to treat scabies lice (head body or pubic) ticks and other skin parasites.

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