The infusion of the whole plant is said to be astringent and styptic and to be used for kidney stones (González F. 1979; González S. 1979).

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Origin:
Mexico
Medicinal  properties:
- Diuretic
- Gall bladder stones
- Kidney pain
- Urinary problems
Notes
- Combined with horsetail (Equisetum

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. 76.