Thank you Ajinkyaji . I was surprised to find that this plant has a lot of medicinal value besides being a house plant Uses
Besides being a house plant… In Asian countries, the leaves of the Polyscias fruticosa are used as a tonic, anti-inflammatory, antitoxin, and an antibacterial ointment. They have also been proven to be an aid in digestion. The root is also used as a diuretic, febrifuge, anti-dysentery, and is employed for neuralgia and rheumatic pains. Alongside with medicinal purposes, Polyscias fruticosa is also used as an ornamental plant and a spice. A recent study on this plant by Vo Duy Hunan and colleagues, has afforded two known oleanolic acid saponins from the leaves, and polyacetylenes from the roots. This shows antibacterial and antifungal activities. The volatile leaf oils were also studied and isolated to find eight new oleanolic acid saponins, named polysciosides A to H, and three known saponins. Regards Bhagyashri 2011/9/17 ajinkya gadave <[email protected]> > * > This is not a fern > Polyscias fruticosa* > Family: Araliaceae > Ming Aralia > > > 2011/9/17 Madhuri Raut <[email protected]> > >> Request for identification >> >> >> Date/Time-Sep 2011 >> >> >> Location- Place, Altitude, GPS-Pune >> >> >> Habitat- Garden/ Urban/ Wild/ Type-Garden >> >> >> Plant Habit- Tree/ Shrub/ Climber/ Herb- plant >> >> >> Height/Length- about 2 feet >> >> >> Leaves Type/ Shape/ Size-green >> >> >> Flowers & fruits not seen >> >> >> Regards >> >> Bhagyashri >> > >
