Lagerstroemia indica

Lagerstroemia indica
Family:Lagerstroemia indica; Astringent; Depurative; Diuretic; Febrifuge; Hydrogogue; Purgative; Stimulant; Styptic.
Common name:Crepe myrtle
The stem bark is febrifuge stimulant and styptic. The bark flowers and leaves are considered to be hydrogogue and a drastic purgative. The root is astringent detoxicant and diuretic. A decoction of the flowers is used in the treatment of colds.

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