Study of Wound-Healing Activity of Gloriosa Superba (Liliaceae) among Folklore

Authors

  • Amita Vardhan Research Scholar, Department of Botany, B.N. Mandal University, Madhepura Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29070/03hg0w32

Keywords:

Gloriosa superba, Therapeutic use as wounds cuts, abscess, burns

Abstract

Gloriosa superba (LILIACEAE), a perennial climber has been documented for its therapeutic useagainst wounds and their related injuries such as cuts, burns and abscess. The root, leaves and flowerswere utilized as herbal remedies.

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Published

2022-04-01

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 2 (2022): Journal of Advances in Science and Technology (JAST)

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Articles