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| Alstonia venenata Family: Apocynaceae Sinnappalai, Devil Tree Origin: India ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Medium shrub, clusters of white flowers. The indole alkaloid venenatine exhibited antifungal activity against some plant pathogenic and saprophytic fungi. The Tantra-cult in India utilises the seeds of Alstonia venenata as an aphrodisiac and stimulant in their tantric sex rituals. |
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