Colombo
Scientific name: Cocculus palmatus
Common names: American colombo, calumbo, kalumb
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Arabic names: ساق الحمام (saaq al hamaam)
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Family: Fabaceae
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Common parts used: Root
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Annual/Perennial: Perennial
Height: Sends up 1 to 2 rounds
Actions: Antiemetic, febrifuge, tonic
Known Constituents: peculiar acid, bitter extractive, gum, pectin, glucose, wax, resin, fatty matter, and yellowcolouring matter
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Description:
Used as a tonic to strengthen the overall system. Used to prevent nausea.
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