Ilex opaca

Ilex opaca
Family:Ilex opaca; Antiperiodic; Diuretic; Emetic; Laxative; Ophthalmic; Skin.
Common name:American holly
The berries are laxative emetic and diuretic. They are used in the treatment of children's diarrhoea colic and indigestion. A tea made from the leaves has been used as a treatment for measles colds etc. The leaves have also been used externally in the treatment of sore eyes sore and itchy skin. A tea made from the bark was once used in the treatment of malaria and epilepsy. It has also been used as a wash for sore eyes and itchy skin.

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