Lycoris radiata

Lycoris radiata
Family:Lycoris radiata; Cancer; Emetic; Expectorant; Poultice.
Common name:Spider lily
The root is used in the treatment of swellings ulcers and the nervous afflictions of children. The bulb is emetic and expectorant a decoction is used to counteract poison and is also applied to ulcers and swellings. The bulb can be made into a plaster and is then applied to burns and scalds. The plant is said to have anticancer properties.

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