Lonicera involucrata

Lonicera involucrata
Family:Lonicera involucrata; Antidandruff; Antipruritic; Disinfectant; Emetic; Galactogogue; Laxative; Ophthalmic; Pectoral; Poultice.
Common name:Twinberry
Twinberry was employed medicinally by a number of native North American Indian tribes who used it to treat a range of complaints. It is little if at all used in modern herbalism. The bark is disinfectant galactogogue ophthalmic and pectoral. A decoction is used in the treatment of coughs and as an eyewash. A decoction of the bark has been applied to a woman's breasts to encourage milk flow. The bark has also been used as a dressing on burns. The leaves are antipruritic and ophthalmic. A poultice of the chewed leaves is applied to venereal sores itchy skin and boils. A decoction of the leaves is used as an eye wash. The fruits are antidandruff emetic laxative and pectoral. An infusion is used to treat chest and stomach complaints and to cleanse the body. The mashed fruit has been rubbed into the scalp as a treatment for dandruff.

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