Uses :
- The seeds and the powder of the roots have been used as laxatives or, to treat the cases of constipation or to expel the intestinal worms. Decoctions of the plant are used as diuretic to eliminate weight in case of obesity.
In external use, the juice obtained after squeezing the plant is used as vulnerary, to cure affections of the skin, as wounds, eczemas, burnings, herpes, stings of insects, etc., applying the juice on the affected area.
- Phytochemicals: Phytochemical industry uses it to obtain components that are used in the composition of many products with fungicidal and germicidal properties.
Given the toxicity of its components, its use is dissuaded in homemade preparations |
Toxicity: Considerable . Considerable. It mainly affects to the digestive tract, producing considerable digestive disorders. By means of uterine stimulation in pregnant women it can cause abortions.
Symptoms: Stomachache , nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
In external use, the contact with the skin can produce dermatitis.
Treatment: Vomitives , gastric lavage and emollients administration
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