Nicandra physaloides

Nicandra physaloides
Family:Nicandra physaloides; Analgesic; Anthelmintic; Antibacterial; Antiinflammatory; Diuretic; Febrifuge; Mydriatic.
Common name:Shoo fly
The plant is diuretic. There is no evidence to suggest that the plant is purgative though an alkaloid with mydriatic action is present. The seeds are used in Tibetan medicine they are said to have an acrid taste and a cooling very poisonous potency. Analgesic anthelmintic antibacterial anti-inflammatory and febrifuge regular use increases bodily vigour. They are used in the treatment of contagious disorders toothache intestinal pain from worms and impotence.

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