Description
- Anti-Cancer: Podophyllotoxin is a precursor for the semi-synthetic anti-cancer drugs etoposide and teniposide, used to treat lung and testicular cancers, lymphomas, and leukemias.
- Topical Treatments: Alcoholic extracts or root pastes are used to treat venereal warts (condyloma acuminata) by destroying the growth tissue.
- Digestive Disorders: Traditionally used as a strong purgative for severe constipation and to treat jaundice and liver disorders.
- Other Uses: In local healthcare, it is applied to septic wounds, ulcers, and skin allergies.
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