(Olacaceae) Olax scandens Roxb.
Local name(s): (ee tohk)
Medicinal use(s): used to treat fever with spots.
Part(s) used: stem
Field Characters:
Locality: Saravanh Province, Saravanh District, Ban Xe Set.
Habitat:
Altitude: 1,182 m asl.
Collector(s): K. Sydara
Collection number(s): Sydara 026
Collection Date: September 24, 1999
Additional information:
Voucher specimen is in deposit at the Field Museum (F) Herbarium, Chicago, USA under accession no. 2222127.Synonyms, images, taxonomic description:
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Medicinal properties:
Johnsy F, Komala M. (2021). Olax scandens: The Plant of The Researchers- A Review. International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences 12(1):504-507. DOI:10.26452/ijrps.v12i1.4096
Nazia Z, Sama V, Rao Basava V.V, et al. Evaluation of in vitro Hypoglycemic Activity and Mechanism of Action of Olax scandens Roxb. Stem Bark Extracts. Pharmacognosy Research 2024, vol 16, issue 1, pages 59-66. DOI:10.5530/pres.16.1.8
Zareen N, Venkatesh S, Basava Rao VV, et al. A Comprehensive Review of Olax scandens Roxb. (Dheniaani). Pharmacognosy Reviews 2023, 17(33):154-160. https://phcogrev.com/sites/default/files/PharmacognRev-17-33-154.pdf