Tuesday, December 1, 2009

BIGLEAF HYDRANGEA (BUNGA TIGA BULAN)



Common names: Hydrangea, French Hydrangea, Lacecap Hydrangea, Mophead Hydrangea, Penny Mac dan Hortensia, Bunga Tiga Bulan, Pokok Bunga Siti Zubaidah

Scientific name: Hydrangea macrophylla

Genus: Hydrangea

Family: Hydrangeaceae

Uses:
Hydrangea is an herbal medicine used to treat bladder problems and kidney stones.

Warning
Though some parts of the roots have medicinal value, the leaves, flowers and stems of the hydrangea are toxic and can produce nausea, sweating and vomiting if large quantities are ingested.

References:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrangea_macrophylla
http://www.westhawaiitoday.com/articles/2009/02/02/features/features04.txt
http://www.liberherbarum.com/Minor/UK/PN3390.htm
http://www.health-care-tips.org/herbal-medicines/hydrangea.htm

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