Egun arugbo
Mexican Poppy · Argemone mexicana · Papaveraceae
Hazards
- TOXIC internally (Ewe plant list II · Not yet reviewed)
Uses
Medicinal uses
- eye infections, skin disease, wound healing (Ewe plant list II · Not yet reviewed)
Other names
Mexican Poppy, Prickly poppy, Mexican prickly poppy
Sources
- Ewe plant list II — Curated Yoruba medicinal plants with English and botanical names.
Ewé records traditional Yorùbá plant knowledge. It is not medical advice: speak to a qualified practitioner before using any plant. Each statement shows its source and whether a specialist has reviewed it.