Traditional uses, chemistry and pharmacology of Ruscus genus (“Murd esfarm” in traditional Persian medicine); a review

Background and objectives: Ruscus genus from Asparagaceae (popularly called Butcher`s broom) are perennial rhizomatous evergreen herbs and grows in Europe and south western Asia. They are generally used as anti-inflammatory, diaphoretic, diuretic, mildly laxative, and vasoconstrictive agents in many...

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Main Authors: F. Shamalizade Baii, M. Barancheshme*, H. Bakhshi Jouybari, E. Habibi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Iranian Society of Pharmacognosy 2017-11-01
Series:Research Journal of Pharmacognosy
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Online Access:http://www.rjpharmacognosy.ir/article_53247_66a005ba73595c6c021f4f7476822a71.pdf