Vernonia amygdalina Flashcards
1
Q
Yoruba name
A
Ewuro
2
Q
English name
A
Butter leaf
3
Q
Family
A
Asteraceae
4
Q
Constituents
A
Vernonin,
Alkaloids
flavonoids
Vernolepin,
Kaempferol
5
Q
Pharmacological use of Vernonia amygdalina
A
For GIT disorders
As a general tonic
As a laxative
For treatment of diabetes
Anti-Microbial and anti-inflamatory purposes
6
Q
Geographical source
A
Tropical Africa