Liber Herbarum Minor (English)
The incomplete reference-guide to Herbal medicine

Rev.11-03-2021

Maunaloa

Plant

Family

legume family, pea family, bean family, pulse family (Fabaceae)

English

Maunaloa, Jackbean, Purge vine

Latin

Canavalia cathartica Thouars, Canavalia virosa Náves ex Fern.-Vill., Canavalia cathartica, Canavalia virosa (ROXB.) W.& A..

Plantparts

foliage, Unspecified

Diseases & Uses

Ungrouped Diseases & Uses

Abdominal discomfort, Abdominal pain, Contraception, contraceptive

Local (Geographical) use

Phytomedical used on Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Ingredients

 Genistein, Hydroxygenistein

Source: LiberHerbarum/Pn5592

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