Toxic
Effect:
draining, astringent
Areas of application:
Due to its toxicity, the corn wheel is no longer used today; there are other plants instead.
Plant parts used:
Seeds, leaves
Collection time:
July to October
To find:
In fields and natural areas.
Ingredients:
Saponin, githagoside, tannins, bitter substances
Other:
The corn cockle has not been used for a long time and is no longer common in folk medicine. In the past it was used as an ointment preparation made from the seeds for ulcers, abscesses and also hemorrhoids. At that time, an extract was made internally against skin blemishes, pain, acidic stomach, cough but especially against worm infestation. The poisonous seed was also used for jaundice and was praised as a diuretic and menstrual stimulant.
🛑 Be careful!!! Poisonous, corn cockle is no longer used!!!