SPILANTHUS ACMELLA
\spˈɪlanθəs ˈakmɪlə], \spˈɪlanθəs ˈakmɪlə], \s_p_ˈɪ_l_a_n_θ_ə_s ˈa_k_m_ɪ_l_ə]\
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Syngenesia Polygamia aequalis. This plant pos-sesses a glutinous, bitter taste, and fragrant smell. The herb and seed are said to be diuretic and emmenagogue. They have been used in dropsies, jaundice, fluor albus, and calculous complaints; given in infusion.
By Robley Dunglison
Nearby Words
- spiking
- spiky
- spil
- spilanthes
- spilanthes oleracea
- Spilanthus acmella
- spilanthus oleracea
- spilanthus, balm-leaved
- spile
- spilikin
- spilikins