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Aspilia
''Aspilia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. Some authors have merged this genus with '' Wedelia'', but others maintain that more study is required. ''Aspilia'' is native to Africa, Madagascar, and Latin America. Medicinal uses Historically, ''Aspilia africana'' was used in Mbaise and most Igbo speaking parts of Nigeria to prevent conception, suggesting potential contraceptive and anti-fertility properties. Leaf extract and fractions of ''A. africana'' effectively arrested bleeding from fresh wounds, inhibited microbial growth of known wound contaminants and accelerated wound healing process. ''Aspilia'' is thought to be used as herbal medicine by some chimpanzees The chimpanzee (''Pan troglodytes''), also known as simply the chimp, is a species of great ape native to the forest and savannah of tropical Africa. It has four confirmed subspecies and a fifth proposed subspecies. When its close relative the .... Species List of ''Aspilia'' species ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aspilia Foliacea
''Aspilia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. Some authors have merged this genus with ''Wedelia'', but others maintain that more study is required. ''Aspilia'' is native to Africa, Madagascar, and Latin America. Medicinal uses Historically, ''Aspilia africana'' was used in Mbaise and most Igbo speaking parts of Nigeria to prevent conception, suggesting potential contraceptive Birth control, also known as contraception, anticonception, and fertility control, is the use of methods or devices to prevent unwanted pregnancy. Birth control has been used since ancient times, but effective and safe methods of birth contr ... and anti-fertility properties. Leaf extract and fractions of ''A. africana'' effectively arrested bleeding from fresh wounds, inhibited microbial growth of known wound contaminants and accelerated wound healing process. ''Aspilia'' is thought to be used as herbal medicine by some chimpanzees. Species List of ''Aspilia'' s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |