Combretum caffrum

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Combretum Caffrum is the South African Bushwillow tree. An extract from the bark was used as poison by Zulu warriors, is used as a general tonic, and now shows promise for cancer treatments.[1][2]

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  1. ^ Mike Thompson (6 September 2005). Combrestatin - Molecule of the month. Bristol University Chemistry Dept Home Page. Bristol University. Retrieved on 20 September 2006.
  2. ^ Pettit GR, Cragg GM, Singh SB (1987 May-Jun). "Antineoplastic agents, 122. Constituents of Combretum caffrum". Journal of Natural Products 50 (3): 386-391. PMID 3668557. Retrieved on 20 September 2006.
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