No. 55 (28): POLIBOTANICA 55

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Bidens pilosa L. Asteraceae. “Acahual”. Achenes 5 to 18 mm long, inner ones linear and longer, outer ones more or less dorso-ventrally compressed and shorter, blackish to brownish, pappus with 3-2 yellow awns, 1 to 3 mm long. Plant with multiple therapeutic properties, considered in folk medicine as diuretic and febrifuge, stomachic and anti-ulcerous, to cure colds with fever,  pharyngitis, and tonsillitis.

Published: 2023-03-20

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