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Eucomis autumnalis

Decoctions of the bulb of Eucomis autumnalis, aMathunga in Zulu, are used as enemas for backache, to help in post-operative recovery and to help with healing fractures. They are also taken as emetics, and to treat fever, hangovers and syphilis. - People's Plants, Ben-Eric van Wyk and Nigel Gericke

Decoctions of the bulb of Eucomis autumnalis, aMathunga in Zulu, are used as enemas for backache, to help in post-operative recovery and to help with healing fractures. They are also taken as emetics, and to treat fever, hangovers and syphilis. - People's Plants, Ben-Eric van Wyk and Nigel Gericke

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