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Casearia sylvestris

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Casearia sylvestris
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Salicaceae
Genus: Casearia
Species:
C. sylvestris
Binomial name
Casearia sylvestris
Sw.

Casearia sylvestris is a Brazilian plant in the family Salicaceae. It is catalogued by the Brazilian Unified Health System as a plant of interest for the Brazilian population with the purpose of treating inflammatory disorders.

Safety

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Studies show that it is safe even when used for long periods.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Ameni, A.Z.; Latorre, O.A.; Torres, L.M.B.; Górniak, S.L. (December 2015). "Toxicity study about a medicinal plant Casearia sylvestris: A contribution to the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS)". Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 175: 9–13. doi:10.1016/j.jep.2015.08.027. PMID 26344853.