Barcode: CAL0000009480

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Family: ASCLEPIADACEAE

Scientific Name: Tylophora fasciculata Ham. ex Wight

Collector: Cecil J Saldanha, S.R. Ramesh and N.S. Ravindra

Country: India

Uses: Roots and leaves are emetic and purgative, used as a substitute of Ipecacuanha (Ctphaelis ipecacuanha A. Rich,). Poultice of leaves are applied to unhealthy ulcers and wounds to induce granulation. Decoction of roots is used as a febrifuge.