Liber Herbarum Minor (English)

Rev.18-07-2008

Agave

Plant names
English Agave, American agave, American aloe, American century plant, Centuryplant, Flowering aloe, Maguey, Metl, Spiked aloe
Latin Agave americana L.
Diseases & Uses
Diseases Aids digestion, Antialopecic, Antibacterial, Antihemorrhagic, Blood cleanser, blood formation, Bruise, constipation, cough, diuretic, expectorant, eye bath, Hepatic, Icterus, inflammation, laxative, Leprosy, Scurvy, Sexually transmitted disease, sweatinducing, Swelling of legs, Syphilis, Tooth problems, wound healing, Wounds
Other uses Insecticide, soap
Contents
 Ash, Carbohydrates, Chlorogenin, Fat, Fibres, Galactose, glucose, L-Arabinose, Oxalic acid, Proteins, Rhamnose, Saponins, Xylose

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