Affiliation:
1. Botanical Survey of India, Northern Regional Centre
Abstract
Vernonia amygdalina Delile is an important medicinal plant of family Asteraceae and grows predominantly in the Tropical Africa. The whole plant has gained a wide range of application for the treatment of various ailments such as diabetes, malaria, gastrointestinal disorders, stomachache, skin infections, pneumonia etc. and most importantly the plant has anti cancerous property. The present paper deals with the botany, medicinal uses, propagation and conservation aspects of the multi-utilitarian species.
Publisher
Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh
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