Barcode: CAL0000013703

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Family: SAXIFRAGACEAE

Scientific Name: Hydrangea aspera Buch.-Ham ex. D.Don

Collector: J.F. Duthie

Country: India

Uses: Leaves and roots (Chang Shah) have been in use in China as an antimalarial drug; said to be more potent than quinine and the activity is attributed to the presence of an alkaloid.