Hypericum hypericoides

Hypericum hypericoides
Family:Hypericum hypericoides; Antidote; Kidney; Lithontripic.
Common name:St. Andrews cross
The root was chewed as an antidote to rattlesnake bites. A tea made from the roots is used in the treatment of colic fevers pain diarrhoea etc. It is applied externally to ulcerated breasts. A tea made from the leaves is used in the treatment of kidney and bladder ailments skin problems and children's diarrhoea. A milky substance obtained from the plant has been rubbed on sores.

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