Lachnanthes
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Botanical Name |
Lachnanthes tinctoria |
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Family |
Haemodoraceae |
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Other Names |
Paint root, red root, spirit weed, wool flower |
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Description |
Leaves: scythe shaped, basal rosette |
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Native to |
West Indies |
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Parts Used |
Herb, root |
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Actions |
Narcotic, tonic |
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Constituents |
A dimeric 9 phenylphenalenone |