Steinmetz:Canna

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Canna edulis (and other species)

Also known as (or relevant to)
Family
Cannaceae
English Names
  • Canna
Natural Habitat
  • West Indian Islands
  • tropical South America
Part(s) Used
  • Amylum Cannae (obtained from the rootstock)
Constituent(s)
  • starch
Action
  • starch (flour): substitute for Arrowroot



Canna indica

Also known as (or relevant to)
Family
Cannaceae
English Names
  • Indian Cane flowering Reed
  • Indian Bread-shot
Natural Habitat
  • South America
  • West Indies
  • Orient; cultivated in Europe
Part(s) Used
  • Radix Cannae
Constituent(s)
  • starch
  • gum
  • fat
Action
  • diuretic
  • demulcent
  • sudorific
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