Neurocalyx calycinus plant possesses medicinal values, Researchers
The Team of
Scientist from the Jawaharlal Nehru
Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute have confirmed the multiple
therapeutic properties of the Neurocalyx Calycinus plant which treat
inflammation and wounds.
This medicinal plant
is used by Cholanaicken Tribe, one of the particularly vulnerable groups of
Kerala.
The Scientist
came to know about the plant in the year 1988 during a biological survey deep
inside the Nilambur Forests.
Medicinal
Values:
The Scientist
has confirmed the therapeutic effects of Neurocalyx calycinus against burn
wounds and pain, besides its immune-enhancing platelet augmentation and
anti-oxidant potential, in Pre-cllinical Trials.
N.Calycinus also
possess Vitamin E content and potent cytoprtective activity in its cell lines
which enhance the prospects of developing an anti-cancer drug.
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