Cancer |
Skin cancer |
Anti-carcinogenic
| Decoct plant in water & spread decoction over skin.
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Aerial parts
| Z |
Dermatological |
Skin inflammation/ burns |
Anti-inflammatory, Vulnerary
| Prepare paste from powdered seeds + honey & spread over skin.
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Seed
| Z |
Gastrointestinal |
Gastritis |
Anti-Infective, Demulcent
| Decoct aerial parts & drink. (TOXIC See CAUTIONS.)
|
Aerial parts
| B |
Infectious Diseases |
Lower temperature in fevers & malaria |
Anti-malarial, Anti-pyretic
| Decoct flowers & drink (TOXIC see CAUTIONS.)
|
Flower
| Z |
Mental Health |
Nervousness |
Anxiolytic
| Decoct aerial parts & drink. (TOXIC see CAUTIONS.)
|
Aerial parts
| B |
Nervous System |
Narcotic effect |
Narcotic
| Place plant under baby`s pillow (where it is believed to work best). (TOXIC see CAUTIONS.)
|
Aerial parts
| Z |
Pain Relief |
Internal body pain |
Analgesic
| Decoct plant in water, cool, filter & drink 1 large tablespoon x3/day.(TOXIC see CAUTIONS.)
|
Aerial parts
| Z |
Pain Relief |
Pain in skin & muscles |
Analgesic
| Decoct plant in water & use externally to massage body.
|
Aerial parts
| Z |
Respiratory |
Cough & asthma |
Anti-asthmatic, Anti-tussive
| Decoct plant + dried figs, sweeten + sugar & drink. (TOXIC see CAUTIONS.)
|
Aerial parts
| Z |