Ethnobotany and population structure of Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile in Sahelian zone of Cameroon
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Pharmacognosy and quality characterization of Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile fruits
Fruits of Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile syn. B. roxburghii Planch (Family Balanitaceae) is considered as source of Ingudi of Ayurveda. It is a thorny tree with ovoid pulpy drupe type of fruit. In Ayurveda, Ingudi bark, leaf and fruits are said to be beneficial as blood purifier, diuretic, in leprosy, poisoning, ulcers, worm infestation, leucoderma, anorexia and constipation. Seed extract is ...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation
سال: 2018
ISSN: 2141-243X
DOI: 10.5897/ijbc2017.1153