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Kousso

Scientific Names


• Hagenia abyssinica L.

Parts Usually Used

Flowers
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Description of Plant(s) and Culture

Don’t go out looking for a kousso tree unless you happen to be in the tablelands of northeastern Ethiopia. The flowers are small and greenish-purple.
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Where Found

Northeastern Ethiopia
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Medicinal Properties

Anthelmintic
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Uses

If taken in proper doses, the flowers have no effect except to eliminate tapeworms.
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Formulas or Dosages

Kousso flowers are obtained in powder form.

Infusion: add 1/2 oz. powder to 1 cup warm water. If the worms have not been expelled after 4 hours, take 1 tbsp. castor oil.
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How Sold

Powdered flowers
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Warning

Excessive doses may cause nausea and vomiting.
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Bibliography

The Herb Book, by John Lust, Bantam Books, 666 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY. copyright 1974.

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