Myrsine africana Linn
Myrsine africana Linn is also known as Myrsine retusa belongs to Myrsinaceae family.
The English names for this herb are African boxwood , Cape myrtle.
Description
Myrsine africana Linn is a shrub. A medium sized shrub. Medium rate of growth to 3-8 feet. Upright when tall; easily pruned to a 3-4 foot mound. Round 1/2'' dark green leaves with red stems. Inconspicuous flowers.
Pharmacological Actions
None recorded.
Indications
None recorded.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
None recorded.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
None recorded.
Dosage
None recorded.
Available Brands
- GHUTTIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
Compound Preparations
No Compound Preparation information is available for Myrsine africana Linn.
Substitutes
No information regarding Myrsine africana Linn's substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
No information regarding Myrsine africana Linn's active constituent is currently available.
Antidotes
No information regarding Myrsine africana Linn's antidote is currently available.
Toxicity
Myrsine africana Linn
Dose: 500 mg/kg
TYPE OF TEST: LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill. ROUTE OF EXPOSURE: Intraperitoneal. SPECIES OBSERVED: Rodent - mouse. TOXIC EFFECTS: Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value.