Several species. Slightly bitter. The root is most applicable internally due to the low content of oxalate.
Blood purifying , lightly laxative, and stimulative of the secretion of bile. It is said to increase the flow of bile, which can be part of the detoxicating effect.
Used for aenemia, pregnancy-related aenemia, hemmorrhoids, lung bleedings and rheumatism.
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Effective against chronic skin diseases when used together with Sarsaparilla as tea.
