Fruits - Specimen details

Fruits - Specimen details

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Catalogue Number: 48840

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Plant Name 112.01 BORAGINACEAE Cordia myxa Entry Book Number
Artefact Name Fruits Vernacular Name
Iso Country India TDWG Region India
Parts Held Fruits Geography Description India, Asia-Tropical
Uses FruitsUse: MEDICINES User: Man TDWG use MEDICINES
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Donor Lewis & Peat, Mincing Line Donor No
Donor Date 03/06/1932 Donor Notes
Collector Collector No
Collection Notes Collection Date
Exhibition Expedition
Number Components Publication
Notes: Label source: Tree occurs throughout India. Fruits are used as emollient and demulcent, esp in affections of the lungs and genito-urinary organs. In doses from 10-12 drachms the pulp acts as a laxative. The kernels are said to be a remedy for ringworm, . (Kirtikar & Basu. Indian Medicinal Plants) Mr Howes June 4, 1932
Determinations:112.01 BORAGINACEAE Cordia myxa L.
    112.01 BORAGINACEAE Cordia obliqua Willd.

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