Plant of the Day:

Mauritius Hemp

Medical Rating: 2/5

Description: The root has been used as blood purifying remedy[317 ]. An infusion with sweet oil is drunk as a treatment for syphilis[348 ]. The root is mixed with gin and used as a treatment for back pain[348 ]. The leaves are febrifuge[348 ]. They are used in a preparation with molasses or honey to treat children's obstinate colds[348 ].

Source: https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Furcraea+foetida

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