Skimmia anquetilia
Skimmia anquetilia is a species of shrub that is cultivated for its decorative fruits and bright pink flowers. It is grown mainly in gardens. It can tolerate frost. Several cultivars were created from this species. It is native to the Himalayas. It has been hybridized with. Skimmia japonica to make Skimmia × confusa. Recent report on Skimmia anquetilia shows that; leaves of Skimmia anquetilia are rich of antioxidants and can be use as antioxidant supplement. Leaves of Skimmia anquetilia made with turmeric, is used for treatment of swellings, rheumatism and therapy. Powder of its bark is used for the healing of burns and wounds. Its leaves are also used for the treatment of headache and smallpox as well as for freshness.
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Skimmia × confusa 'Kew Green'
External links
- Skimmia anquetilia info
- Peter John, Imtiaz Ahmad, Aziz-ur-Rehman, Tauheeda Riaz & Muhammad Athar Abbasi (2014). "In vitro evaluation of antioxidant activity of Skimmia anquetilia leaves extracts" (PDF). International Research Journal of Pharmacy. 5 (3): 143–150. doi:10.7897/2230-8407.050330.CS1 maint: uses authors parameter (link)
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