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Callicarpa americana

(Beautyberry)

Verbenaceae

Traditional remedy or use: Used as an antiviral, and a sweat bath treatment for Malaria.  Remedy for urinary problems, snake bites. Used in medicinal teas. Used as a fish poison.

Modern remedy or use: Possible treatment for measles, polio and skin cancer. Is a laxative.

 

  Callicarpa americana
 

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