The paper highlights a unique indigenous application of L. echinata Roxb. fruits to cure jaundice. A brief description of plant along with its distribution and important chemical constituents has also been provided.
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Maliya, S.D. and Datt, B., 2010. Unique application of Luffa Echinata Roxb. (Cucurbitaceae) to cure Jaundice. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 17(1), pp.43-44. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2010-7W9U79
Manuscript Published on 01 March 2010
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