Steinmetz:Bryonia
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Bryonia alba
- Also known as (or relevant to)
- Family
- Cucurbitaceae
- English Names
- Natural Habitat
- Part(s) Used
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- Constituent(s)
- bryonin
- bryoretin
- bryogenin
- idrobryoretin
- bryonidin
- bryoresin
- volatile oil
- gum
- starch
- tannin
- phytosterin
- sugar
- enzymes
- resin
- Action
- emetic
- purgative
- diuretic
- hydragogue
- emmenagogue
- expectorant
- vermifuge
- toxic; given in small doses to relieve the pain and cough of pleurisy
- etc.
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