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	Reproductive Impairment Associated With The Ethanolic Extract Of Alstonia Boonei (De-Wild) Stem Bark In Male Rats
		The aqueous ethanolic extract of Alstonia boonei stem bark was studied on the reproductive characteristics of 60 male albino rats for 2 and 4 weeks.
		Alstonia boonei grow wild as a lactiferous tree, and belongs to the family, Apocynaceae.
		Medicinal substances emanating from extracts of Alstonia boonei are widely used in folk medicine, especially in the management of febril illness, pyrexia and malaria syndrome.
	www.ispub.com /ostia/index.php?xmlFilePath=journals/ijtwm/vol6n1/alstonia.xml (2927 words)

	Alstonia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Alstonia is a widespread genus of evergreen trees and shrubs from the dogbane family (Apocynaceae).
		The bark of the Alstonia constricta and the Alstonia scholaris is a source of a remedy against malaria, toothache, rheumatism and snake bites.
		Alstonia (alst.) "A Primer of Materia Medica for practitioners of Homœopathy" by Timothy Alle
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Alstonia (558 words)

	NEERLANDs Tuin - Alstonia scholaris
		Alle soorten Alstonia hebben leerachtig blad, dat lancetvormig is. De bovenkant van de bladen is glimmend en de onderkant meestal witachtig.
		Alstonia groeit in een ruime kuip voorzien van humusrijke grond, die vocht kan vasthouden.
		Alstonia kan worden gezaaid bij een bodemtemperatuur van 18° C. Stekken kunnen midden zomer worden genomen.
	www.neerlandstuin.nl /plantenb/alstonia.html (397 words)

	Shaman Australis Botanicals
		Alstonia scholaris is an evergreen tree, that grows to a height of 38m with a spread of 10m.
		In India the bark of Alstonia scholaris is used solely for medicinal puposes, ranging from Malaria and epilepsy to skinconditions and asthma.
		Alstonia scholaris seeds are rich in hallucinogenic indole-alkaloids (alstovenine, venenatine, chlorogenine, reserpine, ditamine, echitamine) and chlorogenic acid.
	shaman-australis.com.au /shop/index.php?cPath=21_26_52 (262 words)

	Alstonia Bark
		Although there's no formal evidence of its effectiveness, Alstonia bark is sometimes taken to reduce fever.
		Alstonia Bark contains trace amounts of reserpine--an active ingredient in such high blood pressure medications as Diupres and Hydropres--but in quantities too small to be of any practical value.
		Alstonia Bark may be used in the form of a powder, liquid extract, alcohol solution (tincture), or tea.
	www.pdrhealth.com /drug_info/nmdrugprofiles/herbaldrugs/100050.shtml (332 words)

	Rijksherbarium/Hortus Botanicus publications - Blumea Supplement 11
		Alstonia is the largest and most widespread genus of trees and shrubs in the subtribe Alstoniinae of the tribe Plumerieae of the Apocynaceae.
		The cladogram is accepted as a working hypothesis for the phylogeny of Alstonia and the character transformations leading to the present morphological diversity are discussed.
		Among the light Alstonia group, the swamp-inhabiting species have lower multiseriate rays than the non-swamp species presumably rooting in well-aerated soils.
	www.nationaalherbarium.nl /pubs/blumea/alstonia.htm (476 words)

	Nephrotoxicity Caused By The Extract Of Alstonia Boonei (De Wild) Stem Bark In Guinea Pigs
		The renal effect of 50 and 200mg/kg extract of the stem bark of Alstonia boonei (De Wild) was studied in guinea-pigs of mixed sexes weighing 0.55 – 1.30kg for 2 and 4 weeks respectively.
		There were however a mild oedema, mild and moderate hyalinization, and mild and moderate increase in the size of endothelial and mesothelial cells of the kidney of the guinea pigs receiving 50 and 200mg/kg respectively for 2 weeks (Table3).
		From table 3 however, the stem bark of Alstonia boonei was associated with consistent dose and duration dependent increase in serum urea with significant increase (p<0.05) observed in groups III,V and VI.
	www.ispub.com /ostia/index.php?xmlFilePath=journals/ijnw/vol3n2/alstonia.xml (4188 words)

	Alstonia Constricta.—Alstonia Bark. \| Henriette's Herbal Homepage
		Alstonia constricta, F. Mueller, is a lactescent, smooth tree, found growing only in Australia, and has large, opposite, entire oblong leaves about 4 inches long, borne on slender leaf-stalks.
		A Cincinnati gentleman, having had his attention strongly attracted toward these assertions, procured a specimen of the bark and, after investigation, having found it to possess therapeutical virtues, he ordered a supply from Australia, intending to introduce it as a proprietary medicine.
		—The inner bark of Alstonia constricta is said to possess marked antiperiodic properties, while the outer bark is stated to have been efficacious in curing certain forms of rheumatism.
	www.henriettesherbal.com /eclectic/kings/alstonia-cons.html (1607 words)

	Alstonia (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Alstonia Scholaris, Also known as: Dita, Bitter bark, devil's tree, Pale Mara.
		Alstonia causes minor irritation of the genitals, in the male it prolongs erection and delays orgasm, acting as a general tonic and mild stimulant for the nerves and circulation.
		Alstonia is usually prepared by crushing two grams of the seeds and soaking them in two ounces
	www.wholehealthconnection.com /library/alstonia.htm (157 words)

	Alstonia scholaris (Blackboard Tree, Devil Tree)
		Alstonia scholaris Alstonia scholaris Flowers are greenish white, in tightly packed clusters.
		Alstonia scholaris Alstonia scholaris Older barks are greyish — brown in colour.
		Alstonia scholaris Alstonia scholaris Young stems are pale green with raised corky dots.
	zipcodezoo.com /plants/a/alstonia_scholaris.asp (1019 words)

	Alstonia. Br. Alstonia. \| Henriette's Herbal Homepage
		"Alstonia is the dried bark of Alstonia scholaris, E. Br., and also of Alstonia constricta, F. Muell." Br.
		"Bark of Alstonia scholaris usually in irregular fragments, three to twelve millimetres thick; texture somewhat spongy, fracture short and coarse; external layer unevenly rough and fissured, brownish-grey with occasional flish spots; internal layer bright buff.
		From the bark of Alstonia scholaris M. Gruppe extracted an uncrystallizable, hygroscopic, bitter principle, ditaine.
	www.henriettesherbal.com /eclectic/usdisp/alstonia.html (578 words)

	Alstonia
		Properties: Alstonia causes minor irritation of the genitals, in the male it prolongs erection and delays orgasm, acting as a general tonic and mild stimulant for the nerves and circulation.
		Alstonia is usually prepared by crushing two grams of the seeds and soaking them in two ounces of water overnight.
		The following day the liquid is strained and drunk to produce the desired effect within a short period of time.
	altnature.com /library/alstonia.htm (486 words)

	Fever Bark (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Both are now found in tropical regions around the world and are a protected species in some countries.
		In the past the Alstonia tree, also known as Milkwood because of its milky sap, provided a popular fever tonic which was thought to rival quinine.
		The bitter taste contributed to its nickname of Bitter Bark and which led to its reputation as a quinine alternative since that plant was equally bitter.
	www.innvista.com /health/herbs/feverbar.htm (266 words)

	STUDIES IN THE CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS OF ALSTONIA SPECIES LAURENCIA PINNATIFIDA AND RELATED MARINE ORGANISMS - Pakistan ...
		The first part describes the studies on the chemical constituents of Alstonia macrophylla and alstonia scholaris.
		Investigation of the alkaloidal contents of alstonia macrophylla led to the isolation of two new alkaloids along with two others which had been previously reported from other sources 1.
		3,4,5, -Trimethoxybenzoylvincamajine (42) Planta medica submitted for publication The leaves of Alstonia scholaris were investigated which led to the isolation of a new alkaloid along with a previously reported one: 5.
	eprints.hec.gov.pk /957 (436 words)

	Devil Tree (Alstonia scholaris) « Slice of the day
		Its is commonly known as the Devil Tree, as it is considered to be the abode of the devil, in popular imagination.
		Alstonia (al-STON-ee-uh) - Named for Dr. Charles Alston, 18th century Scottish Professor of Botany at Edinburgh.
		Tags: alstonia, alstonia scholaris, alstoniinae, apocynaceae, gentianales, magnoliophyta, magnoliopsida, plantae, plumeriae.
	sliceoftheday.wordpress.com /2007/10/20/devil-tree-alstonia-scholaris (376 words)

	Antipyretic Activity of Alstonia macrophylla Wall ex A. DC: An Ethnomedicine of Andaman Islands
		As AML is a century old medicaments used in ailments that caused fever and have antiinflammatory potential (4), so it will be a cost effective alternative approach to study this plant for the development of an effective antipyretic agent.
		Alstonia macrophylla Wall ex A. were collected from the rain forests of Middle and South Andamans, India, during April, June and October 1999 and February, August and November 2000.
		However, to know the exact mechanism of action of Alstonia macrophylla leaf extract further study with purified fractions is warranted.
	www.ualberta.ca /~csps/JPPS8(3)/D.Chattopadhyay/alstonia.htm (2947 words)

	WeberSeeds - Herbal Entheogens - Alstonia scholaris, Dita Bark, Bitter Bark Alstonia scholaris, Dita tree
		Alstonia scholaris is a tropical, evergreen tree, that grows to a height of 40m, native to South-east Asia and North Australia.
		In India the bark of Alstonia scholaris is used for medicinal purposes, for example, malaria, epilepsy and asthma.
		The Tantra cult in India utilises the seeds of Alstonia scholaris as an aphrodisiac and stimulant in their tantric sex rituals.
	www.magic-plants.com /eshop/product_info.php/language/en/info/p57_Alstonia-scholaris--Dita-tree.html (160 words)

	Environmental Projects
		The second project (1997-1999), launched to celebrate the Golden Jubilee in 1996 of His Majesty the King's accession to the throne, was in the Pooluang Wildlife Sanctuary, Tambon E-Poom, Amphoe Dansai, Loei Province, covering a land area of 200 rai (80 acres).
		Approximately 20,000 local trees were planted, including casod trees, cervera odollam, pterocarpus, alstonia scholaris, bauhinia purpurea, malacca tree, and tamarind.
		Approximately 20,000 local trees were planted, including Indian almond, pterocarpus, malacca tree, tamarind, alstonia scholaris, malabar ironwood, tabebuia rosea, casod tree, star apple, drumstick, and others.
	www.tillekeandgibbins.com /environment/forest.htm (312 words)

	botanical.com - A Modern Herbal \| Alstonia
		---Preparations and Dosages---Infusion of Alstonia, 5 parts to 100 parts water.
		In India the natives use the bark for bowel complaints.
		In Borneo the wood close to the root of the same species is very light and of white colour and is used for net floats, household utensils, trenchers, corks, etc.
	www.botanical.com /botanical/mgmh/a/alsto028.html (279 words)

	Alstonia macrophylla (PIER species info)
		Additional online information about Alstonia macrophylla is available from the Hawaiian Ecosystems at Risk project (HEAR).
		Taxonomic information about Alstonia macrophylla may be available from the Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN).
		A revised handbook to the flora of Ceylon.
	www.hear.org /pier/species/alstonia_macrophylla.htm (404 words)

	Dita Bark on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
		The stem bark and leaves are used medicinally and it is cultivated as a shade tree.
		Common names of Alstonia scholaris in other languages: alstonia, Australian quinine bark tree, bitter-bark tree, flboard tree, chatiyan wood, devil's tree, dita bark tree, shaitan, white cheesewood tree (English)
		alstonia, Australian quinine bark tree, bitter-bark tree, flboard tree, chatiyan wood, devil's tree, dita bark tree, shaitan, white cheesewood tree (English)
	www.flickr.com /photos/91314344@N00/348507154 (562 words)

	Alstonia - Herb Database + Images
		One final note: many plants were used for a wide range of illnesses in the past, but be aware that many of the historical uses have proven to be ineffective for the problems to which they were applied.
		(Alstonia constricta, A. scholaris; also the African A.
		CAUTION: Stimulates the uterus and should NOT be used by pregnant women.
	earthnotes.tripod.com /alstonia.htm (216 words)

	Alstonia — Blogs, Pictures, and more on WordPress
		Devil Tree (Alstonia scholaris) is an evergreen, tropical tree native to the Indian subcontinent and South-east Asia.
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	wordpress.com /tag/alstonia (64 words)

	Alstonia macrophylla (Apocynaceae) - HEAR species info
		Information on Alstonia macrophylla as relevant to Pacific Islands is provided by the Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk project (PIER).
		Nomenclatural information about Alstonia macrophylla is provided by The International Plant Names Index (IPNI).
		Information on Alstonia macrophylla as relevant to Pacific Islands is provided by the Global Compendium of Weeds (GCW).
	www.hear.org /species/alstonia_macrophylla (333 words)

	The Herb Pictures Of Dita Or Saptaparna Or Alstonia Scholaris
		Welcome to Dita - This ayurvedic herb is known by the name of Saptaparna or Saptaparni.
		It is used in Ayurveda as a bitter and as an astringent herb for skin disorders, urticaria, and for upper purification process of Panchakarma.
		This ayurvedic herb is commonly found in Bengal, Southern India and on Western coastal region of India.
	www.holistic-herbalist.com /dita.html (238 words)

	Alstonia - WrongDiagnosis.com
		Alstonia: A plant genus of the family APOCYNACEAE.
		The following terms can be used for Alstonia
		The following list attempts to classify Alstonia into categories where each line is subset of the next.
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /medical/alstonia.htm (183 words)

	alstonia - OneLook Dictionary Search
		We found 6 dictionaries with English definitions that include the word alstonia:
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		alstonia : WordNet 1.7 Vocabulary Helper [home, info]
	www.onelook.com /?w=alstonia (97 words)

	Alstonia - Dictionnaire Français-Anglais WordReference.com
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	Alstonia Constricta - Homeopathic Remedies
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		Alstonia Constricta is available to buy through our online shop from WHP in USA, by clicking the red 'View Purchase Options' button.
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	www.abchomeopathy.com /r.php/Alst (60 words)

	Plants of Love River: Dita Bark - Alstonia scholaris
		Plants of Love River: Dita Bark - Alstonia scholaris
		Also commonly known as the Bitter Bark or Devil Tree.
		All parts of the tree can be considered poisonous.
	www.loveriver.info /06enoecology/enplants_a24.htm (64 words)

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