Ilex pubescens (Aquifoliaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Ilex pubescens
Evergreen shrub
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The Ilex pubescens plant species is found in E. Asia - S. China. It is a member of the Aquifoliaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Ilex pubescens
Family:  Aquifoliaceae
Author:  Hook.&Arn.

Known Hazards:  Although no reports of toxicity have been seen for this species, at least some members of this genus are slightly toxic so some caution is advised.

Mature Height:  3.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

Medicinal Information: The root is antiinflammatory, antitussive, depurative, expectorant and febrifuge[176]. It causes a strong and persistent dilation of the blood vessels, increasing the blood flow to the coronary artery, lowering blood pressure and reducing oxygen consumption of the cardiac muscles[176]. It is used in the treatment of Buerger's disease, angina pectoris, acute mycardiac infarction, tonsilitis, acute bronchitis with cough and sputum, hypertension[176]. It has an antibacterial action against both gram positive and negative bacilli[176]. The plant is vasodilator, hypotensive. It has been used successfully in the treatment of severe chest pains due to coronary problems[218].

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