Echinops ritro (Compositae)

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Echinops ritro
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The Echinops ritro plant species is found in Central and Eastern Europe to Central Asia. It is a member of the Compositae family.

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Latin Name:  Echinops ritro
Family:  Compositae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

Medicinal Information: The root is antiinflammatory and galactogogue[176]. It is used in the treatment of breast abcesses with inflammation, mastitis, lack of milk in nursing mothers and distention of the breast[176].

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