Physalis alkekengi

Traditional uses

China

  • Abscess
  • Boil
  • Diabetes
  • Diuretic
  • Expectorant
  • Fever
  • Gas
  • Jaundice
  • Labor
  • Laxative
  • Pemphigus
  • Pertussis
  • Sore(Throat)
  • Dysentery

Turkey

  • Alterative
  • Bladder
  • Detergent
  • Diuretic
  • Fever
  • Stimulant
  • Aperient
  • Liver

Spain

  • Diuretic

Eurasia

  • Fever
  • Urogenital
  • Diuretic
  • Rheumatism
  • Gout

Elsewhere

  • Hydragogue
  • Vermifuge