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How have blood flowers been used in medical history?

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Asclepias curassavica, also called blood flower, tropical milkweed or Mexican milkweed has been used to get rid of intestinal worms. The roots of the planthave been used to stop pain, get rid of fleas, and are antimicrobial, antifungal and antibacterial. Studies are being done now to see if the plant has a use in getting rid of cancer.

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