Derris_scandens

<i>Derris scandens</i>

Derris scandens

Species of legume

Derris scandens is a plant species in the genus Derris of the family Fabaceae. It grows throughout the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, Malesia and Australasia.[2] It has been used as a herb in Thai traditional medicine for the treatment of musculoskeletal pain.[3][4] Gastrointestinal symptoms were reported as the most serious side effects from its oral use.[4]

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    "Derris scandens (Roxb.)". Retrieved 6 January 2016.
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    "Derris scandens (Roxb.) Benth". Retrieved 6 January 2016.
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    "Derris Scandens Benth Extract VS Naproxen in Knee OA". Retrieved 6 January 2016.
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    Puttarak, Panupong; Sawangjit, Ratree; Chaiyakunapruk, Nathorn (2016-12-24). "Efficacy and safety of Derris scandens (Roxb.) Benth. for musculoskeletal pain treatment: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials" (PDF). Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 194: 316–323. doi:10.1016/j.jep.2016.09.021. PMID 27620659.


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