Malus coronaria

Malus coronaria
Family:Malus coronaria; Abortifacient; Astringent; Birthing aid; Emmenagogue; Lithontripic; Ophthalmic.
Common name:Garland crab
An infusion of the bark has been used to ease a difficult birth and also in the treatment of gallstones piles and as a wash for sore mouths. A cold infusion of the bark has been used as a wash for black eyes sore eyes and snow blindness. A decoction of the root has been used to treat suppressed menses and so can cause an abortion especially early in the pregnancy.

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