Experiment 1142677

Details

PropertyValue
Pharmacology
Administration routeORAL
OrganismStigmaphyllon species (MALPIGHIACEAE)
CitationLEWIS,WH: ELVIN-LEWIS,MPF:. (1984). PLANTS AND DENTAL CARE AMONG THE JIVARO OF THE UPPER AMAZON BASIN.. 1()
Amount utilized
Compound isolated
DiseaseUSED TO EXTRACT TEETH. KAPOK SOAKED IN SAP OR LATEX IS PLACED IN THE PAINFUL AREA OF AN INJURED OR DECAYED TOOTH. IN ABOUT A WEEK THE TOOTH FALLS OUT OR IS REMOVED IN PIECES.
Number3
Pharmacological activity75
AnimalHUMAN ADULT