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Myrsine africana Linn

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.

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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.