Guaiacum coulteri
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| Guaiacum coulteri | |
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| Conservation status | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Zygophyllales |
| Family: | Zygophyllaceae |
| Genus: | Guaiacum |
| Species: | G. coulteri |
| Binomial name | |
| Guaiacum coulteri A.Gray[2] | |
Guaiacum coulteri is a species of flowering plant in the caltrop family, Zygophyllaceae, that is native to western Mexico and Guatemala.[2]
In a rabbit trial of twelve Mexican plants with reputed antidiabetic properties, it was the most effective in reducing hyperglycemia.[3]
References
- ↑ González-Espinosa, M. 1998. Guaiacum coulteri. 2012 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 21 June 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Taxon: Guaiacum coulteri A. Gray". Germplasm Resources Information Network. United States Department of Agriculture. 2007-05-14. Retrieved 2010-10-03.
- ↑ Román Ramos, R., et al. (1992). Hypoglycemic effect of plants used in Mexico as antidiabetics. Arch Med Res. 23(1) 59-64. PMID 1308793
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