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Diaphoretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge, oxytocic, stimulant
Fruit: Expectorant, antitussive, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial,
antifungal
Birthwort has been used for abdominal complaints and menstrual
problems. The decoction can be used externally for wounds
and also for leg ulcers.
Chinese herbalists use the fruit when there is lung heat
and inflammation, with or without deficiency, but with the
presence of phlegm. For these conditions, it stops coughing
and wheezing. It is also used internally to treat bleeding
hemorrhoids.
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