SEA HOLLY
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Botanical name : Acanthus ebracteatus Vahl.
Family : Acanthaceae
Part: Whole Plant
Uses :
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Cure of allergies, rashes, chronic cold, asthma and lymphatic disorders.
Chemical constituents:
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flavonoids, fatty acid, tritepenoids, saponin
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SEVEN-CANDLE STICK
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Other Generic Names: ringworm bush, natal plum or candelabra bush (d)
Botanical Name: Cassia alata, Linn.
Family: Caesalpineae
Part: Leaves and Flowers
Indications and Uses:
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1) Drink as laxative and diuretic tea, and
2) Externally used to treat ringworms.
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SOAP NUT or SOAPBERRY
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Botanical Name: Sapindus rarak DC.
Family: Sapindaceae
Part: Fruits
Product Form: Dried
The bulp of soap nut fruits contains saponin and emarginatoside.
Indications:
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1) Used as an ingredient of febrifuges; and
2) Used as anti-dandruff shampoo.
By: Bangkok Crude Drugs Import and Export Co., Ltd., Thailand
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