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Carissa edulis

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Activity Country/Region Reference
Abortifacient E Africa Ayensu, Edward S. 1978. Medicinal plants of West Africa. Reference Publications, Inc.
Adenopathy Central African Republic Ayensu, Edward S. 1978. Medicinal plants of West Africa. Reference Publications, Inc.
Aphrodisiac Ghana Ayensu, Edward S. 1978. Medicinal plants of West Africa. Reference Publications, Inc.
Chest South Africa Ayensu, Edward S. 1978. Medicinal plants of West Africa. Reference Publications, Inc.
Cough E Africa Ayensu, Edward S. 1978. Medicinal plants of West Africa. Reference Publications, Inc.
Internulcer South Africa Ayensu, Edward S. 1978. Medicinal plants of West Africa. Reference Publications, Inc.
Lumbago Ghana Ayensu, Edward S. 1978. Medicinal plants of West Africa. Reference Publications, Inc.
Medicine Sudan Broun, A.F., and R.E. Massey. 1929. Flora of the Sudan. The controller, Sudan Govt. Office, Wellington House, Buchingham Gate, London, S.W.I.
Tonic Ghana Ayensu, Edward S. 1978. Medicinal plants of West Africa. Reference Publications, Inc.
Venereal Tanzania Ayensu, Edward S. 1978. Medicinal plants of West Africa. Reference Publications, Inc.
Vermifuge Tanzania Ayensu, Edward S. 1978. Medicinal plants of West Africa. Reference Publications, Inc.
Vermifuge Malawi Ayensu, Edward S. 1978. Medicinal plants of West Africa. Reference Publications, Inc.
Virility Ghana Ayensu, Edward S. 1978. Medicinal plants of West Africa. Reference Publications, Inc.