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Tansy

Tanacetum vulgare

Tansy

Tansy is little used today because of its potential toxicity. When the plant is taken, it is chiefly to expel intestinal worms and, to a lesser degree, to help stimulate menstrual bleeding. Tansy may be used externally to kill scabies, fleas and lice, but even external application of tansy preparations carries the risk of toxicity

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