Loranthus ferrugineus: a Mistletoe from Traditional Uses to Laboratory Bench

Objectives: Loranthus ferrugineus (L. ferrugineus) from Loranthaceae, a mistletoe, is a medicinal herb used for a variety of human ailments. Traditionally, decoctions of this parasitic shrub have been mainly used to treat high blood pressure (BP) and gastrointestinal complaints; usage which is suppo...

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Main Authors: Omar Z. Ameer, Ibrahim M. Salman, Ko Jin Quek, Mohd. Z. Asmawi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Pharmacopuncture Institute 2015-03-01
Series:Journal of Pharmacopuncture
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.3831/KPI.2015.18.001