Knotgrass is also known as pigweed, cowgrass, all-seed, birdweed and bird's tongue.
It was used to cure internal bleeding and to reduce excessive menstrual flow. The fresh juice was squirted up the nostrils to stop nose bleeding.
Diarrhea and dysentery were also thought to be cured by it. It was used as remedy for bronchitis and lung diseases and in the treatment of jaundice. Piles were treated with it, and was thought to have the power to dissolve kidney stones and gall stones.
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