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Root, stems (without leaves) - emetic, expectorant
Uses
Root has a pungent aromatic odor, is emetic and expectorant. It
is used as a remedy in acute dysentery.
Root and leaves are used in rheumatism.
Decoction of the stem and leaves has been used in dysentery.
The herb is traditionally used as an expectorant, in chronic bronchitis,
where there is a thick, scanty and tenacious expectoration, or mucus
to be expelled, and in bronchial catarrh with asthmatic tendencies
and heart difficulty.
Juice of the plant mixed with coconut oil is used in cases of psora.
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