Barcode: CAL0000003773

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Family: PAPAVERACEAE

Scientific Name: Argemone mexicana L.

Collector: G.P. Roy

Country: India

Uses: When the plant is injured, a yellow exudes which comes out is used in ophthalmia and scabies. A bitter, nauseous, non-edible oil is obtained from the seeds is used in cutaneous troubles and is considered as cathartic.