Dysphania ambrosioides
Mexican culinary and antiparasitic herb — added to black beans to reduce gas. Traditional dewormer in Latin America. Contains ascaridole (toxic essential oil). Culinary amounts are safe; medicinal doses require caution.
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Nausea, vomiting at high doses. Essential oil is toxic.
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