The infusion of the plant is astringent and is used as a wash to prevent hair from falling out and to stop the gums from bleeding. The fresh root is reported to be massaged directly into the gums (Bye 1986;Gonz~lez F. 1979; Villarreal and Dominguez 1988; Vines 1960).

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Toxicity:
- Avoid internally
- Drastic purgative
Origin:
Mexico
Medicinal  properties:
- Applied topically for alopecia and dandruff
- Branch decoction as rinse or mouthwash
- Avoid internally
- Drastic purgative

1) Nicholson Michael S. ; Arzhennithe, Charles . Economic Botany. vol. 47 . --p. 184-192 1993

2) Armando González Stuart/ Plants Used in Mexican Plants Used in Mexican Traditional Medicine Traditional Medicine: Their Application and Effects In Traditional Healing Practices. - p. 150.