Dr. Duke's
Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases
Ethnobotanical uses
- Desmodium adscendens (FABACEAE)
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Asthma Ayensu;
Bronchitis Ayensu;
Colic Ayensu;
Convulsion Ayensu, Duke,1972;
Cough Ayensu;
Depurative Eb30: 126, Wong;
Laxative Ayensu;
Marasmus Eb30: 126, Wong;
Oliguria Eb30: 126, Wong;
Ringworm Ayensu;
Sore Ayensu, Duke,1972;
Tuberculosis Duke,1972;
Venereal Ayensu, Duke,1972, Eb30: 126, Wong;
Wound Ayensu, Duke,1972
* = Chemical(s) found in plant shown to be effective for the
ailment medicated
** = Plant itself shown to be effective for the ailment medicated
Phytochemical Database, USDA - ARS - NGRL,
Beltsville Agricultural Research Center,
Beltsville, Maryland
Mon May 20 15:57:38 EDT 2002
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- James A. Duke (E-Mail:
JimDuke@cpcug.org)
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(E-Mail:
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Please send technical questions and comments to:
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The USDA does not recommend self diagnosis or self medication.
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