LITERATURE REVIEW OF SCAVOLA TACCADA
Journal Title: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 11
Abstract
The plant Scavola taccada is a dense, spreading shrub that forms rounded mounds from 1 to 3.5 m tall in coastal locations of the Indo- Pacific areas. It has been traditionally used as an antiviral, Liquid from the leaves is used to treat weakness after childbirth, the roots are used to treat stomach ache, bark and leaves are used to treat a relapse after an illness. The juice from the bark is used in treating ringworm. The roots are used to treat beriberi, syphilis and dysentery. The leaves of the plant revealed the uses of digestive, carminative, antitumor, antiinflammatory, treatment of coughs, tuberculosis and stings from the stingray.
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Sutar N. G.
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