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Chenopodium ambrosioides is an annual shrub native to Central America and Mexico. It is commonly known as epazote, Mexican tea, or wormseed. The plant contains high levels of ascaridole, a toxic terpene. Traditional uses include treating intestinal parasites, stomach discomfort, and as an abortifacient. Experimental studies show extracts of C. ambrosioides have antitumor, antibacterial, antifungal, and insecticidal properties. The essential oil in particular is used as an anthelmintic but is also toxic and

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mahmood tarek

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