Carissa spinarum

author(s) : Abdel-Fattah M. Rizk, Husseiny A. H. Elgendy, Ibrahim A. El-Garf
and Sayed H. Farag

Synonym

  • Carissa spinarum L., Mant. Alt. 559 (1771), non Lodd. ex A. DC., Prodr. 8: 336(1844); Boulos, Fl. Egypt 2: 210 (2000).
  • Syn. Carissa edulis (Forssk.) Vahl, Symb. Bot. 1:11 1790); Täckh., Stud. El.Egypt, ed. 2, 408 (1974).
  • Common names: Conkeberry; Burrum Bush; Bush Plum; Black Currant; Currant Bash.

family name

APOCYNACEAE

genus name

Carissa

  1. Proximate Composition and Lipids
  2. Essential Oil
  3. Terpenes and Sterols
  4. Flavonoids, Lignans and Other Constituents

The root of Carissa spinarum is reported to have many medicinal uses.
They are ground and put into wounds to kill worms.
It is also used in combination with the roots of some other medicinal plants to treat rheumatism and hepatitis.

location

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