Resin with leaves - Specimen details

Resin with leaves - Specimen details

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Catalogue Number: 61712

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Plant Name 57.03 LEGUMINOSAE-MIMOSOIDEAE Acacia catechu Entry Book Number
Artefact Name Resin with leaves Vernacular Name
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Parts Held Resin with leaves Geography Description
Uses Resin with leavesUse: MEDICINES User: Not defined TDWG use MEDICINES
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Donor Pharm Soc GB Donor No 42 D 3
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Notes: Label source: Catechu nigrum - an extract prepared from the wood of A.catechu and known as 'cutch'. Tonic and astringent. Contains catechutannic acid, catechin, catechu red, quercetin and gum. May be employed in making the official preparations for which, pale catechu (gambier) ..... directed to be used. Dose 5 to 15 grains.

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