Uses

ID 388
Crop ID Kidney Leaf Morning Glory
Part Leaf
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The leaves and young shoots are alterative, deobstruent, diuretic, laxative and purgative. They are used in the treatment of rheumatism, neuralgia and headache. An infusion of the leaves, added to lumps of sugar, is used as a remedy for cough. A decoction of the leaves and tops is sometimes used as a diuretic.
Metadata ID 7,591