Economic Botany Herbarium Details

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Economic Botany Herbarium Details

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Barcode: CAL0000009418

Family: CUCURBITACEAE

Scientific Name: Trichosanthes cordata Roxb.

Collector: J. Bhattachargee

Country: India

Uses: Roots are tonic. Pulverized roots are used for treating enlargement of spleen, liver and disorders of other viscera. Fresh roots are used with oil for treating leprous ulcers.