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Wahlenbergia marginata (Thunb.) A. DC.

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Synonym:

W. gracilis Schrad.

Family:

Campanulaceae.

Habitat:

Native to South Africa; occurring throughout India.

Folk:

Tosad kesari, Dudma Saaga.

Action:

Root—used in pulmonary infections. Herb—used externally for strengthening the loose teeth, also for skin diseases.

The flower contains delphinidinchloride-3, 5-diglucoside. The roots contain glucose, sucrose, methyl 9, 12-octadecadienoate, beta-sitosterol, beta-sitosterol glucoside and lupenone.

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    C.P. Khare

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Khare, C. (2007). Wahlenbergia marginata (Thunb.) A. DC.. In: Khare, C. (eds) Indian Medicinal Plants. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-70638-2_1765

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