Diabetes; lowers blood sugar (ID: 2419) All Complaints for this Species Wound Healing Vulnerary Soak leaves in boiling water, filter & use as a compress on wound; repeat several times until healed. Musculoskeletal/ Joints Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory Prepare paste of crushed leaves + wheat flour, apply to affected area & fix with a cloth. Gastrointestinal Anti-inflammatory, Carminative, Demulcent Decoct plant & drink x3 small cups/day. (TOXIC See CAUTIONS.) Endocrine/ Metabolic Hypoglycemic Decoct plant in water & drink instead of water. (TOXIC See CAUTIONS.) Dermatological Anti-Infective, Vulnerary Decoct plant in water & use as hot or cold compress.