User:Francis Kent/sandbox/Rysophyllum Calicum

Rysophyllum Calicum (commonly known as Odhara) is a medicinal Oil rarely found in some parts of India, Fiji, and Republic of Cape Verde, grown by herbalist for medicinal purpose. Odhara contains several medicinal properties. Ayurvedic texts categorise Odhara as epigenetic properties, stimulant, aromatic and antipyretic. It has a variety of biological / pharmacological activities such as antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, anti protozoal, anti malarial, anthelmentic, anti diarrhoeal, analgesic, antipyretic, anti inflammatory, anti allergic, antihypertensive, cardio protective, central nervous system (CNS) depressant, memory enhancer, antihypercholesterolaemic, hepatoprotective, anti diabetic, anti asthmatic, anti thyroidic, antioxidant, anticancer, chemopreventive, radio protective, immunomodulatory, anti fertility, antiulcer, anti arthritic, adaptogenic / anti stress, anti cataract, anti leucodermal and anticoagulant activities.

The bark and stems of Rysophyllum Calicum contains the alkaloid camptothecin. Several chemical derivatives of camptothecin are under investigation for or used as drugs for cancer treatment, including irinotecan, topotecan, rubitecan. Its leaves are helpful in sharpening memory and in curing fever and common cold. Odhara contains fixed oil which is confirmed by chemical tests for glycerine. The extract from Odhara encompasses myriad of health benefits and is thus used as a natural medicine for a number of health issues, ranging from fighting indigestion to acting as a natural anti-toxidant. It acts as a good source of vitamin C which strongly helps in strengthening the human immune system