Myrsine africana Linn
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Myrsine africana Linn is aslo known as Myrsine retusa, belongs to Myrsinaceae, family.
The English Names for this herb are African boxwood, Cape myrtle.
Pharmacological Actions
No pharmacological Action information is available for Myrsine africana Linn.
Indications
No Indication information is available for Myrsine africana Linn.
No Contra Indication information is available for Myrsine africana Linn.
Temperaments
No Temperament information is available for Myrsine africana Linn.
Available Brands
| Brand | Manufacturer/Mnf. Representative |
| GHUTTI | QARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD |
Compound Preparations
No Compound Preparation information is available for Myrsine africana Linn.
Dosage
No Dosage information is available for Myrsine africana Linn.
Herb's Description
Myrsine africana Linn is a shrub. A medium sized shrub. Medium rate of growth to 3-8 feet. Upright when tall; easily pruned to a 3-4 foot mound. Round 1/2'' dark green leaves with red stems. Inconspicuous flowers.
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Occurence: It is native of Africa
Substitutes
No information regarding Myrsine africana Linn's substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Myrsine africana Linn's Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Myrsine africana Linn's antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
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Toxicity
Myrsine africana Linn:
Dose: 500 mg/kg
TYPE OF TEST: LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill. ROUTE OF EXPOSURE: Intraperitoneal. SPECIES OBSERVED: Rodent - mouse. TOXIC EFFECTS: Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value.