Quisqualis

What is quisqualis?

Also known as Chinese honeysuckle due to the arrangement of its red, tubular flowers, quisqualis can be found in portions of Chinaas well as the forested regions of India, Malaysiaand the Philippines.

What does it do?

The seeds from the pod of the quisqualis plant are highly effective at destroying intestinal parasites, most notably the roundworm and pinworm. The fruit is employed as a remedy for nephritis, while the roots bear healing substances aimed at relieving the discomfort of rheumatism. Pain associated with feverish conditions is dismissed by using a preparation made from the leaves. While portions of the plant are toxic to worms, sweet-tasting quisqualis has been safely used in cases of infantile malnutrition. This botanical has a positive effect on the functions of the spleen.

About the herb

This ligneous, creeping vine attains a length of 8 to 25 feet. When mature, the fruit bears a taste similar to almonds.

Recommended dosage

To expel intestinal parasites like roundworm, follow the prescribed doses appearing on the labels of commercial preparations of Quisqualis. Avoid this herb during pregnancy.

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