Celtis timorensis Span.

Cannabaceae

Synonym:

Celtis cinnamomea Lindley ex Planch.

Common Names:
Gurenda, Burenda (S)
Pinar (T)

Traditional Knowledge

Useful plant parts :
wood

Uses in traditional medicine :

Wood powder mixed with sesame oil is applied on the skin for dryness to improve complexion

Scientific Research

Chemical constituents:

Bioactivity :

Methanol extract of plant: antidepressant; methanol extract of stem: antibacterial

Clinical:

References :

Dasari, R. et al., (2013), Evaluation of methanolic extract of Celtis timorensis for its anti depressent activity, Indo americal journal of pharmaceutical reasearch, 3(3), 2533-2538.

Hewage C.M. et al., Antibacterial activity of some medicinal plants of Sri Lanka, Journal of National Science Council, Sri Lanka, 26(1), 27-34.

Copyrights Reserved By
Natures Beauty Creations