Steinmetz:Cuscuta

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Cuscuta epithymum

Also known as (or relevant to)
Family
Convolvulaceae
English Names
  • Dodder of Thyme
Natural Habitat
  • Europe
  • North Africa
Part(s) Used
  • Herba Cuscutae minoris
Constituent(s)
  • tannin
  • gum
  • resins
  • potash
  • cuscutin
  • cuscuterin
  • cuscutalin
Action
  • laxative
  • appetising
  • cholagogue
  • antiscorbutic. - It is a parasite living on Thyme and on some other plants



Cuscuta europaea

Also known as (or relevant to)
Family
Convolvulaceae
English Names
  • Dodder
  • Beggerweed
Natural Habitat
  • Europe (including Great Britain)
  • China
  • Japan
  • India.
Part(s) Used
  • Herba Cuscutae
  • Semen Cuscutae
Constituent(s)
  • cytase
  • amylase (enzymes)
  • potash
  • magnesium
  • phosphoric acid
Action
  • herb; aperient
  • tonic
  • anodyne
  • alterative
  • hepatic
  • carminative
  • aphrodisiac
  • sudorific
  • demulcent
  • appetising
  • diuretic
  • antiscorbutic; seed: depurative
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