PAKISTAN FOREST INSTITUTE, PESHAWAR

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NTFP Specie Details

Carduus argentatus Linn. Syn. C. acicularis Bertol

English Name (Silver thistle)
Common Name : Carduus
Family : Asteraceae

The plant has antispasmodic, hypertensive, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer, antiviral, antibacterial, antidiabetic antimicrobial, and anti-atherosclerotic properties. It is used in traditional medicines for treating cold, stomachache, liver disorders and as cardiotonic.

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