Dr. Duke's
Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases
Ethnobotanical uses
- Hamelia patens (RUBIACEAE)
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Ache(Head) Pittier;
Cancer Duke,1972;
Diarrhea Eb24: 359;
Dysentery Woi.5;
Erysipelas Duke,1972;
Fever Eb24: 359;
Jaundice Pittier;
Malaria Duke,1972;
Poison Woi.5;
Purgative Eb24: 359;
Skin Altschul;
Sore Altschul
* = 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 16:07:19 EDT 2002
Please send questions and comments to:
- James A. Duke (E-Mail:
JimDuke@cpcug.org)
- or
- Stephen M. Beckstrom-Sternberg
(E-Mail:
SteveBS@nhgri.nih.gov)
Please send technical questions and comments to:
-
WebMaster (E-Mail:
WebMaster@ars-grin.gov)
The USDA does not recommend self diagnosis or self medication.
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