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

Rev.12-05-2020

Turkcap

Plant

Family

Malvaceae

English

Turkcap, Bleeding hearts, Erect turk's cap, Firecracker hibiscus, Ladies teardrop, Manzanilla, Mexican apple, Mexican turk's cap, Scotchman's purse, Sleeping hibiscus, Turkscap, Turk's-cap, Turk's turban, Wax mallow

Latin

Malvaviscus arboreus Dill. ex Cav., Achania malvaviscus (L.) Sw., Malvaviscus arboreus Cavanilles

Diseases & Uses

Ungrouped Diseases & Uses

Adstringent, Astrigent, astringent, burn, Burns, scorch

Local (Geographical) use

Phytomedical used in Northeastern Brazil, Phytomedical use in Brazil, Phytomedical use in the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana)

Source: LiberHerbarum/Pn8222

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