| Evolvulus alsinoides (Convolvulaceae): an American herb in the Old World. | |
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PMID: 18384986 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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People in the Indian region often apply shankhapushpi and vishnukranti, two Sanskrit-based common names, to Evolvulus alsinoides. These are pre-European names that are applied to a medicinal American species transported into the area. The period of introduction is uncertain, but probably took place in the 1500s or 1600s. Examination of relationships of Evolvulus alsinoides, geographic distribution, its names in Asia, medical uses, and chemical and laboratory analysis indicates that the alien plant was adopted, given an ancient Indian name, and incorporated into some Old World pharmacopoeias. The herb apparently was included in medicines because it not only reminded people of certain aspects of their gods and goddesses, but also because the chemicals it contained were useful against some maladies. |
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Authors:
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Daniel F Austin |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Historical Article; Journal Article; Review Date: 2008-02-12 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of ethnopharmacology Volume: 117 ISSN: 0378-8741 ISO Abbreviation: J Ethnopharmacol Publication Date: 2008 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-04-21 Completed Date: 2008-09-26 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7903310 Medline TA: J Ethnopharmacol Country: Ireland |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 185-98 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 North Kinney Road, Tucson, AZ 85743, USA. daustin@desertmuseum.org |
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Animals Convolvulaceae / chemistry*, classification History, 17th Century History, 18th Century History, 20th Century Humans Phytotherapy / history Terminology as Topic |
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