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
- Proximate Composition and Lipids
- Essential Oil
- Terpenes and Sterols
- 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
egypt