Rhamnus persica
Rhamnus persica
Safety & Hazards
Species in this genus contain hydroxyanthracene derivatives which have a stimulant laxative effect upon the body, and many species are used traditionally as laxatives. In small doses, and for short periods, these can be safe and effective, but used over long periods they can weaken the body's natural ability to defecate and can have a range of long-lasting negative effects upon the body, including anaemia, malabsorption, haematuria and weight loss. Large single doses can cause severe purging.
Botanical Description
Rhamnus persica varies from a prostrate or precumbent, deciduous shrub with short, spiny branches at the higher elevations of its range[ 287 Title Flora of Pakistan Publication Author Website http://www.efloras.org Publisher Year ISBN Description As of 2006, there is not much information on habitats available, but it is being developed and promises to be an excellent resource. , 1647 Title The Forest Flora of North-west and Central India - A handbook of the indigenous trees and shrubs of those countries. Publication Author Stewart J.L. & Brandis D. Website http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/ Publisher W.H. Allen & Co; London Year 1874 ISBN Description Excellent for its time, the book still contains much useful and interesting information on Indian plants. It can be downloaded from the Internet. ], to a small tree up to 6 metres tall with a short, erect trunk and a rounded crown[ 506 Title The Flora of British India. (in 7 volumes) Publication Author Hooker J.D. Website http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org Publisher L.Reeve & Co.; London Year 1872 - 1897 ISBN Description Rather dated, but has some information on plant uses. It can be downloaded from the Internet. , 1647 Title The Forest Flora of North-west and Central India - A handbook of the indigenous trees and shrubs of those countries. Publication Author Stewart J.L. & Brandis D. Website http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/ Publisher W.H. Allen & Co; London Year 1874 ISBN Description Excellent for its time, the book still contains much useful and interesting information on Indian plants. It can be downloaded from the Internet. ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and source of wood.