Monday, July 7, 2008

CEPHAELIS IPECACUANHA | ipecac

Kingdom: Plantae



Division: Magnoliophyta



Class: Magnoliopsida



Order: Gentianales



Family: Rubiaceae



Genus: Psychotria



Species: P. ipecacuanha

COMMON NAMES:-ipecac..etc..

NATURE:-it is a herb.

LEAVES:- leaves in opposite pairs with pointed tips.

FLOWERS :- flowers are small. Mostly flowers are white in colour and in small bunches.

MEDICINAL USES:- the drug which obtained by this plants is useful in amoebic dysentery.

When it is given in large amount it brings vomiting that’s why it is applied to relief in cough.

Most of places its well known as ipecac. Which roots has lots of sell abroad potential..

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