Vaccaria hispanica

Vaccaria hispanica
Family:Vaccaria hispanica; Anodyne; Antiphlogistic; Antipruritic; Diuretic; Emmenagogue; Febrifuge; Galactogogue; Oxytoxic; Styptic; Vulnerary.
Common name:Cow cockle
The seed is anodyne discutient diuretic emmenagogue galactogogue styptic and vulnerary. A decoction is used to treat skin problems breast tumours menstrual problems deficiency of lactation and sluggish labour. The seeds are also taken internally as a galactogogue. The flowers leaves roots and shoots also have the same properties. The sap of the plant is said to be febrifuge and tonic. It is used in the treatment of long-continued fevers of a low type. The plant is used externally to cure itch.

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