Derris scandens explained
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.[1] It has been used as a herb in Thai traditional medicine for the treatment of musculoskeletal pain.[2] [3] Gastrointestinal symptoms were reported as the most serious side effects from its oral use.
Notes and References
- Web site: Derris scandens (Roxb.) Benth. . 6 January 2016.
- Web site: Derris Scandens Benth Extract VS Naproxen in Knee OA . 6 January 2016.
- 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. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 194. 316–323. 10.1016/j.jep.2016.09.021. 27620659.