Parts Used: Leaves and fruit

Active Compounds:
Polypeptides

Flavonoids, mainly glycosides of kaempferol and quercitin

Tannins

Volatile oil

Pectin

Believed to be of value for:
Use in pregnancy to strengthen and tone the tissue of the womb, assisting contractions and checking any hemorrhage during labor. As an astringent it is useful in a wide range of cases, including diarrhea, leucorrhoea and other loose conditions. Also used for easing of mouth problems such as mouth ulcers, bleeding gums and inflammations.