संस्कृत नाम- तालीसपत्रम्
Botanical name - Taxus baceata
Description -
This consists of the leaves of Taxus baccata Linn. of the family Taxaceae. The drug is aromatic. The drug is aromatic.
Chemical_Constituents-
It contains alkaloids, taxine and ephedrine, and essential oil
Uses -
It is used as a stimulant and decongestant of the respiratory system.. It is also used as a cardiac depressent.
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