ENGLISH HOLLY
(Ilex aquifolium)

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houx.jpg Caution toxic plant in case of overdose
Shrub of underwood with persistent leaves which one uses leaves and bark.

English holly leaves are tonic and febrifuge, berries are purgative in decoction.
Also : Diarrhoea, bronchitis, rheumatisms.
In external use : Abscess, furoncles.


Infusion : One spoonful of leaves for one cup of ebullient water, let infuse 10 minutes ; 3 cups per day.

Infusion : One handful of bark for one liter of ebullient water, let soak 1 night ; 3 cups a day.

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