Fruit - Specimen details

Fruit - Specimen details

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Catalogue Number: 61815

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Plant Name 51.01 SAPINDACEAE Sapindus trifoliatus Entry Book Number
Artefact Name Fruit Vernacular Name
Iso Country Not defined TDWG Region Not defined
Parts Held Fruit Geography Description Indian
Uses FruitUse: MEDICINES - Digestive System Disorders User: Man TDWG use MEDICINES - Digestive System Disorders
Storage Bottles, boxes etc Related Items
Donor Pharm Soc GB Donor No 22 G 4
Donor Date Donor Notes Brit Emp Exhib (Indian Pavilion) Date: 00/00/1924x0Dx0APaul BK & Cox0Dx0A
Collector Collector No
Collection Notes Collection Date
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Notes: Label source: The fruits known as soap nut, are used as emetic and expectorant. The main constituent appears to be saponin to the extent of nearly 12 per cent. A plaster prepared with vinegar is used in reptile bites and scrofulous swelling with good res, ults.

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