Research Article | Published: 25 September 2018

Swine flu infection inhibition by Mansoa alliacea (Lam.) A.H. Gentry (Lehsunbel)

Amit Tomar

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 25 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 181-183 | 2018
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2018-5P3EF8 | Cite this article

Abstract

The Indian System of medicines has played an important role in our country in providing medical care since antiquity. India is a country with a strong attachment to the using of traditional or folk medicine. The main aim of this work was to collect the information on treating swine flu infection by Lehsunbel (Mansoa alliacea) decoction, infusion and tincture.The new informations are based on the detailed oral interviews held with Vaidhyas, Hakims and elderly village people, who have knowledge of medicinal uses of plants and mostly use them in treating ailments.

Keywords

Swine flu, Mansoa alliacea, Lehsunbel, Ajos Sacha, Bignoniaceae, Medicinal use

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Tomar, A., 2018. Swine flu infection inhibition by Mansoa alliacea (Lam.) A.H. Gentry (Lehsunbel). Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 25(3), pp.181-183. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2018-5P3EF8

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Manuscript Published on 25 September 2018

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