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    (Erythraea centaurium) The herb and leaves have been used as a tonic,
    a febrifuge, a diaphoretic, and a stomachic and for rheumatism*, sore
    throat* and fevers*.

       It is said to help sciatica, kill worms in the belly, and ease joint
    pains and gout. A decoction* of the leaves and flowers has been drunk
    for colic*, to bring on menstruation and to ease childbirth pain.

       Externally, you can use a lotion for freckles, spots and marks on the
    skin.