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Description

An evergreen shrub grows to 4 - 6 ft. tall. Flowers have five petals and prominent stamens. They are generally pure blue, but can have mauve traces, depending on the acidity levels of the ground.

Herb Effects

Purgative (leaves); emetic, expectorant, febrifuge and purgative (root)

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Pharmacology

Medicinal Use

In the treatment of stomach cancer, coughs, colds, malarial fever and bronchitis (leaves); for fever (stem bark)

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