Stem: Liniment made from the base of the plant is used for dressing burns.

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Origin:
Mexico
Medicinal  properties:
- Dysentery
- Gall bladder ailments
- Stomachache

1) Robertt, A., et al.. Medicinal Plants of the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guyana)/Smithsonian NMNH. cited online: 17-08-2017

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. 169.