Morinda longissima Y. Z. Ruan, a new Medicinal Plant to the Flora of Vietnam
- Author:
Ngo Van Trai
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Morinda longissima Y. Z. Ruan
- MeSH:
Morinda;
Plants, Medicinal;
Vietnam
- From:Journal of Medicinal Materials - Hanoi
2004;9(1):1-2
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
Morinda longissima Y. Z. Ruan (Rubiaceae) has been found to be a new medicinal species to the Flora of Vietnam, it is increased the species of Morinda in Vietnam from 10 up to 11. Morinda longissima Y. Z. Ruan is used by the experience of the people in Son La town; Than Uyen district, Lao Cai province. Its roots can be used to treat hepatitis and cirrhosis. In addition, the people in Chieng An commune, Son La town also use its roots or old trunk combination with Psychotria sp. (Rubiaceae) to treat colonitis with good results
