Streptopus amplexifolius

Streptopus amplexifolius
Family:Streptopus amplexifolius; Analgesic; Appetizer; Cathartic; Haemostatic; Kidney; Oxytoxic; Stomachic; VD.
Common name:Wild cucumber
The fruit is cathartic. An infusion of the stems and fruit has been used to treat 'sickness in general'. The plant is tonic. An infusion of the whole plant has been used to treat stomach complaints and loss of appetite. A compound infusion of the plant has been used in the treatment of spitting up of blood kidney problems and gonorrhoea. The root has been chewed in order to induce labour in cases of protracted delay. A compound infusion of the root has been used as an analgesic in the treatment of internal pain.

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