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For example an overdose of ruckshun ( Vernonia scorpioides ) would over-excite the dog to the point where it would even bark at snakes.
Cyrtocymura cincta ) is used in Trinidad as an aphrodisiac and against witchcraft [ 52 ] . Vernonia species are used worldwide to stop bleeding, allay inflammation and in the treatment of stomach aches, asthma, intestinal parasites and for protection against snakebites [ 51 132 133 134 82 92 135 ] . The use of Vernonia scorpioides for mange has been recorded [ 50 ] . Vernonia scorpioides aerial parts and flowers and leaves of Vernonia megaphylla (syn.
Vernonia scorpioides (syn.
Plant species that show potential efficacy against skin conditions are Momordica , Piper , Solanum and Vernonia . Jatropha and Justicia species contain compounds with potential in wound healing.
The fungicidal activity of Vernonia scorpioides against Penicillium citrinum and Aspergillus alutaceus has been attributed to the sequiterpene lactones in the stalks and leaves [ 135 ] . Sesquiterpene lactones have immunostimulatory effects [ 40 ] . Vernonia scorpioides roots contain costunolide and eudesmanes [ 136 92 137 ] .