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Bog Bean
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Bogbean, also known as Buckbean, Marsh Trefoil and Marsh Clover. The ‘bean’ part of the name refers to the smooth-edged shiny leaves, which are roughly similar in appearance to those of young broad beans. Each leaf is divided into three leaflets, hence the specific part of the Latin name, trifoliata, meaning ‘three leaves’. Bogbean grows in spongy bogs, marshes and shallow water throughout Europe, being rather scarce in the south of England, though common in the north and in Scotland. The plant was held to be of great value as a remedy against the once-dreaded scurvy. Bogbean is a tonic, cathartic, deobstruent and febrifuge. The leaves of Bogbean possess strong tonic properties, and are very useful in rheumatism, scurvy, and skin diseases. It has also been used as an external application for dissolving glandular swellings. Finely powdered Buckbean leaves have been employed as a remedy for ague, being said to effect a cure when other means fail. In large doses, the powder is also purgative. It is used also as a herb tobacco.
Bogbean, taken alone or mixed with wormwood, centaury or sage, is said to cure dyspepsia and a torpid liver.
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