Decalepis hamiltonii
| Decalepis hamiltonii | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Genus: | Decalepis |
| Species: | D. hamiltonii
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| Binomial name | |
| Decalepis hamiltonii Arn. | |
Decalepis hamiltonii is a species of plant in the family
The English name of swallowroot is sometimes used for the plant and studies have shown that it has insecticidal activity and a potential use in control of stored grain pests. The active ingredient in the root was synthesized and encapsulated with beta-cyclodextrins. The roots were also subjected to supercritical carbon-dioxide based extraction at the Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore, India. The plant is often confused with Hemidesmus indicus, Indian sarsaparilla [3] The root contains antioxidants and extraction methods for it have been patented.[4]
The popularity of Decalepis in the international market has recently made its price soar and sends worrying signals about it getting being endangered due to over-exploitation.[5]
References
- ^ "Decalepis". The Plant List. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
- ^ Traditional Preparation of a health drink Nannari Sharbat from the root extract of Decalepis hamiltonii (Indian Journal of Natural Products and Resources)
- ^ Hemidesmus indicus
- ^ Patent (WO/2005/063272) Process for Preparation of Extract of Decalepis hamiltonii having Antioxidant Activity
- ^ Health drink plant Nannari faces extinction
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