Economic Botany Herbarium Details

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Economic Botany Herbarium Details

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Barcode: CAL0000009469

Family: ASCLEPIADACEAE

Scientific Name: Oxystelma secamone (L.) K.Schum.

Collector: G. Panigrahi

Country: India

Uses: Herb is antiseptic, depurative, and galctagogue. Decoction is used as gargle. Latex is used as a vulnerary. Fresh roots are prescribed in treatment of jaundice.