Ptelea trifoliata mollis

Ptelea trifoliata mollis
Family:Ptelea trifoliata mollis; Anthelmintic; Antibacterial; Antiperiodic; Stomachic; Tonic.
Common name:Hop tree
The root-bark is anthelmintic antibacterial antiperiodic stomachic and tonic. It has been mixed with other medicines in order to give added potency. It has a soothing influence on the mucous membranes and promotes the appetite being tolerated when other tonics cannot be retained. It is also taken in the treatment of intermittent fevers such as malaria heartburn roundworms pinworms and poor digestion. Externally it is applied to wounds. The roots are harvested in the autumn the bark peeled off and dried for later use. The roots are a tonic used in the treatment of asthmatic breathing fevers poor appetite etc. The leaves are said to be useful in the treatment of wounds and also in the destruction of intestinal worms.

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