Hibiscus moscheutos

Hibiscus moscheutos
Family:Hibiscus moscheutos; Demulcent; Emollient.
Common name:Swamp rose mallow
The leaves and roots abound in mucilage. Like many other plants in this family they are demulcent and emollient and are used in the treatment of dysentery lung ailments and urinary ailments. an infusion of the dried stalks has been used in the treatment of inflammation of the bladder.

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