Leea umbraculifera C. B. Clarke, Leea sambucina (Linn.) Willd.
Family
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Vitaceae
General Info
Description
A shrub with straight branches and pithy stems. Leaves are pinnate or tripinnate, 90 to 120 centimeters long; leaflets are extremely variable in size and shape. Flowers greenish-white to cream borne in cymes to about 20 cm across. Fruit is a black ovoid berry with 4-5 seeds.
Herb Effects
Astringent, acrid, coolant, anthelmintic and sudorific (roots); digestive (juice of the young leaves).
The roots are used in treating diarrhea and chronic dysentery. A decoction of the root is given in colic, and relieves thirst. The roasted leaves are applied to the head in vertigo. The crushed leaves are used as a poultice for snake bite.
Health Remedies 
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