Vitaceae Alterative Virginia creeper

Vitaceae Alterative Virginia creeper
Family:Vitaceae Alterative; Astringent; Diuretic; Expectorant; Tonic.
Common name:Virginia creeper
The bark and fresh young shoots are aperient alterative emetic expectorant and tonic. A hot decoction can be used as a poultice to help reduce swellings.A tea made from the leaves is aperient astringent and diuretic. It is used as a wash on swellings and poison ivy rash.A tea made from the plant is used in the treatment of jaundice.A tea made from the roots is used in the treatment of gonorrhoea and diarrhoea.The fruit is useful in treating fevers.

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