Lycium torreyi

Lycium torreyi
Family:Lycium torreyi; Cancer; Odontalgic.
Common name:Squawthorn
A poultice of the heated root has been applied to the jaw to bring relief from toothache. The plant has been used as a treatment for chickenpox. The fruit of many members of this genus is a very rich source of vitamins and minerals especially in vitamins A C and E flavanoids and other bio-active compounds. It is also a fairly good source of essential fatty acids which is fairly unusual for a fruit. It is being investigated as a food that is capable of reducing the incidence of cancer and also as a means of halting or reversing the growth of cancers.

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