Ringworm Bush
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Botanical Name |
Cassia alata |
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Family |
Caesalpiniaceae |
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Other Names |
Candelabra bush, candle tree, kinkeliba, ringworm shrub |
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Description |
Small tree or large shrub up to 3m, Leaves: pinnate, compound up to 40cm long. Flowers: yellow up to 30cm long |
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Native to |
Tropical America |
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Parts Used |
Leaves |
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Actions |
Anti-bacterial, anti-fungal |
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Constituents |
Anthraquinone glycosides: aloe emodin, chrysarobin, chrysophanol, rhein Triterpenes: daucosterol, beta sitosterol Flavonoids: kaempferol, lutein and their glycosides |