Casearia sylvestris
Species of flowering plant
Casearia sylvestris | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malpighiales |
Family: | Salicaceae |
Genus: | Casearia |
Species: | C. sylvestris |
Binomial name | |
Casearia sylvestris Sw. |
Casearia sylvestris is a Brazilian plant in the family Salicaceae. It is catalogued by the Brazilian Unified Health System as a plant of interest for the Brazilian population with the purpose of treating inflammatory disorders.
Safety
Studies show that it is safe even when used for long periods.[1]
References
- ^ Ameni, A.Z.; Latorre, O.A.; Torres, L.M.B.; Górniak, S.L. (December 2015). "Toxicity study about a medicinal plant Casearia sylvestris: A contribution to the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS)". Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 175: 9–13. doi:10.1016/j.jep.2015.08.027. PMID 26344853.