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Distribution
Native to Turkey, France, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Greece, Hungary, Albania
Chemical Constituents
Ascorbic-acid, beta-carotene, calcium, chromium , chrysophanic-acid , cobalt, fiber,
glycolic-acid, iron magnesium, manganese, mucilage, niacin, phosphorus, potassium,
riboflavin, ruscogenin, rutin, selenium, thiamin, iron, silicon, zinc, vitamin C
Ruscogenins and flavonoids
Parts Used
Leaves, berries
Rhizome, aerial parts
Anti-Venom
Not known
Best for Diabetes
Diuretic
Antidiabetic (?)
With proven phlebotherapeutic properties, including vasoconstrictive action and venotonic
properties, Ruscus aculeatus shows great promise for ameliorating the symptoms of
orthostatic hypotension, which affects majority of the diabetics.
Part of Plant Best for Diabetes
Not known
Chemical/Physiological Principle Involved in Diabetic Metabolism
Not known
Chemical Structure
Yet to be detailed
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