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Mandragora Officinalis; M. Autumnalis; M. Vernalis or Atropa Acuminata; or A. Mandragora is a speci |
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Sunday, 02 July 2006 |
Ayurvedic cure Painful swellings
found in N. India, Central Asia and South of Europe. It
contains a basic substance isomeric with hyoscyamine known as Mandragorine. In action it is sedative, narcotic and cholagogue. The root-bark and leaves are local anaesthetic and applied to painful swellings. It resembles belladonna in action, but weaker. Like datura it is said to increase the sexual excitement in both sexes. |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 02 July 2006 )
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