Friday, December 29, 2017

Prickly Poppy

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Name: Prickly Poppy
Scientific name: Argemone albiflora
Possible uses: emetic, purgative, demulcent, jaundice, skin ailments, colds, colic, wounds, folk cancer remedy, itching, scabies, headaces
Part of plant used: plant, seed
Possible side effects: glaucoma, edema
Description: Bluish green herb; 2-3 ft.  Yellow (or white) juice.  Thistlelike leaves and stems with sharp bristles.  Flowers with 4-6 petals at least 2 in. wide
Active constituents: toxic alkaloids


Sources
Refer back to the Sources post to see the exact books that I used!
Eastern/Central Medicinal Plants and Herbs

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