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Plumbago scandens

(Leadwort or Plumbago)

Plumbaginaceae

Traditional remedy or use: P. zeylanica was used to treat leprosy, baldness, infection and digestive problems.

Modern remedy or use: Used to treat itch, mange, warts, external ulcers, leprosy, rheumatism, earache, toothache, swollen joints, and as a cathartic.

Comments: Plumbago has an Irritant which may cause blisters. Possible cancer treatment. May induce abortion.

  Plumbago scandens
 

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