PLANTS OUR MOST POWERFUL THAUMATURGISTS

Nuphar Lutea (Toflagbin-gbin Tobouda; Water lily) has astringent sedative antispasmodic antifungal anti-dandruff and antidotal activities thanks to its tannins and alkaloids. Phyllanthus niuri (Hlinwé; Little white tamarind) is effective against gonorrhea malaria diarrhea dysentery stomach ache jaundice otitis snake bites edema measles and amenorrhea. Chenopodium ambrosioides (Magbehazonde) has antipyretic vermifuge antispasmodic stomachic anthelmintic and carminative properties. As a poultice it treats wounds purulent pimples skin ulcers edema and tetanus flatulence amenorrhea dysmenorrhea chorea hysteria catarrh asthma influenza stomachaches and internal hemorrhaging after a fall. Allium cepa (Massa Ayoman; Onion) fights diarrhea bee stings coughs earaches and scurvy. It lowers cholesterol and blood sugar levels. It contains vitamins A B1 B2 B3 B5 and E. Cyperus esculentus (Fio; Yellow nutsedge) is an aphrodisiac stimulant laxative...