Liber Herbarum Minor (English)
The incomplete reference-guide to Herbal medicine

Rev.06-01-2020

False chaff flower

Plant

Family

Amaranthaceae

English

False chaff flower, Guanique

Latin

Chamissoa altissima (Jacq.) Kunth

Plantparts

Fresh leaves, Roots, Unspecified

Diseases & Uses

Ungrouped Diseases & Uses

Bladder infection, Bladder infections, Bladder inflammation, cystitis, Cystitis acuta, diuretic, Gravel, Inflammation of the bladder, Intermittent fever, kidney gravel, kidney sand, Renal Calculi, renal calculus, Urinary bladder inflammation

Local (Geographical) use

Phytomedical use in Brazil

Ingredients

 ash, Calcium, Carbohydrates, Copper, fat, Fibres, iron, Lithium, magnesium, phenol, phosphorus, potassium, protein, Quinone, saponin, sodium, Tanning agents, zinc

Source: LiberHerbarum/Pn5646

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