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Botanical Name
Astragalus crassicarpus Nutt.
English Name
Ground plum, Groundplum milkvetch, Buffalo-plum
Synonym(s)
Astragalus caryocarpus Ker-Gawl., Astragalus mexicanus DC., Astragalus succulentus Richardson, Geoprumnon succulentum (Richards.) Rydb.
Family
Fabaceae
A perennial herb growing to 0.5m. Leaves alternate and compound; tiny silver-gray. Flowers bisexual, purple or white in color. Fruits subglobose, green and plum-like appearence.
Antispasmodic, haemostatic and stimulant.
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A compound decoction or infusion of the root has been used to treat fits and convulsions and has been used on bleeding wounds.
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