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Ipomoea nil (1 Page of 5) The Ipomoea nil plant species is found in Pantropical. It is a member of the Convolvulaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as Pharbitis nil Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Ipomoea nil Family: Convolvulaceae Author: (L.)Roth. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 5 Mature Width: Habitat: Not known
Medicinal Information: The seed is anthelmintic, diuretic and laxative[176]. It is used in the treatment of oedema, oliguria, ascariasis and constipation[176].
The seed contains small quantities of the hallucinogen LSD[200, 219]. This has been used medicinally in the treatment of various mental disorders.
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