Hemerocallis minor

Hemerocallis minor
Family:Hemerocallis minor; Anodyne; Antidote; Cancer; Diuretic; Febrifuge.
Common name:Grassleaf day lily
The juice of the roots is an effective antidote in cases of arsenic poisoning. The root also has a folk history of use in the treatment of cancer - extracts from the roots have shown antitumour activity. A tea made from the boiled roots is used as a diuretic.

Herbal Database

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