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Traditional remedy or use:
Used as a soap substitute. 'South Sea
Tea' among others names, was made from
I. cassine; it causes dizziness and is
cathartic. Used during Civil War as
an economical alternative to China tea
and probably for it's medicinal
qualities.
Modern remedy or use: Ilex has
been used in modern times to treat
asthma, fever, jaundice, rheumatism and
a diuretic and
febrifuge.
Comments:
Berries are red. Some members of this
genus are slightly toxic. |
