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It is a source for . The aromatic roots this herb is used in herbal medicine as the medicine [[contrayerva]], a gentle [[stimulant]] and [[Pharmaceutical drug#For nutrition|tonic]] and and [[diaphoretic]] given in mild fevers, typhoid, dysentery and diarrhea.<ref>{{WD1913}}</ref><ref>Grieve, M. “Contrayerva”, ''[http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/c/contra95.html A Modern Herbal]''. Retrieved on 14.10.2017.</ref> |
It is a source for . The aromatic roots this herb is used in herbal medicine as the medicine [[contrayerva]], a gentle [[stimulant]] and [[Pharmaceutical drug#For nutrition|tonic]] and and [[diaphoretic]] given in mild fevers, typhoid, dysentery and diarrhea.<ref>{{WD1913}}</ref><ref>Grieve, M. “Contrayerva”, ''[http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/c/contra95.html A Modern Herbal]''. Retrieved on 14.10.2017.</ref> |
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It was previously used as an [[antidote]] to [[snake bite]]s.<ref name="cyclo">{{Cyclopaedia 1728}}</ref> |
It was previously used as an [[antidote]] to [[snake bite]]s.<ref name="cyclo">{{Cyclopaedia 1728}}</ref> |
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Dorstenia contrajerva or Snakeworth is a species of herb in the plant family Moraceae which is native to Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and South America.[1]
Medicinal uses
It is a source for . The aromatic roots this herb is used in herbal medicine as the medicine contrayerva, a gentle stimulant and tonic and and diaphoretic given in mild fevers, typhoid, dysentery and diarrhea.[2][3] It was previously used as an antidote to snake bites.[4]
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- ^ Berg, Cornelis C. (2001). "Moreae, Artocarpeae, and Dorstenia (Moraceae), with Introductions to the Family and Ficus and with Additions and Corrections to Flora Neotropica Monograph 7". Flora Neotropica. 83: 1–346.
- ^ This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain. Porter, Noah, ed. (1913). Webster's Dictionary. Springfield, Massachusetts: C. & G. Merriam Co.
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- ^ This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chambers, Ephraim, ed. (1728). Cyclopædia, or an Universal Dictionary of Arts and Sciences (1st ed.). James and John Knapton, et al.
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- Dorstenia
- Plants described in 1753
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