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CANCERINA HERB / BARK 1.1/2 oz.
$ 3.66
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Description
Cancerina Herb/ BarkBotanical Name:
Calluna vulgaris
(Common Names): Mexican Heather, Medicine Vine
The Spanish name (Cancerina) comes from the plant's traditional use for treating cancer tumors. Historical reports also indicate that people used it for its internal cleansing properties. Cancerina It was long used to treat cystitis and inflammatory bladder conditions, as well as for kidney and bladder stones.
A decoction can be added to a bath or used internally. A cleansing herb, it is helpful for such conditions as rheumatism, arthritis, and gout. A hot poultice made with Cancerina is a traditional remedy for chilblains. Cancerina is also used for enlargement of the prostate; for gastrointestinal disorders and colic; for liver and gallbladder disease; and for respiratory complaints, insomnia, agitation, and wounds. Cancerina is used to treat indigestion, dysentery, wounds, bruises, and muscle pain.