Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Convolvulus arvensis L.
System/State |
Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation
|
Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used
|
Source
|
Gastrointestinal |
Constipation |
Laxative
| Decoct aerial parts & drink x1-2 cups/day.
|
Aerial parts
| B |
Kidney & Urinary Tract |
Kidney stones & urinary obstruction |
Anti-lithic, Deobstruent
| Cook aerial parts in water & drink.
|
Aerial parts
| Z |
Wound Healing |
Wound |
Vulnerary
| Prepare aerial parts as poultice & apply to recent wounds.
|
Aerial parts
| B |
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Notes
Cautions
Convulvulus arvensis contains tropane alkaloids (pseudotropine) with atropine like activity on the autonomic nervous system. The alkaloids are present in all parts of the plant with seeds especially toxic. Species in the Convulvulus genus can have a strong laxative effect & in large amounts can cause stomach pain