Sauropus androgynus (L.) Merr. Induced Bronchiolitis Obliterans: From Botanical Studies to Toxicology

Table 2

Ethnobotanical uses of Sauropus androgynus L. Merr.

Uses	Locality	Reference
A medication for coughs, to soothe lungs, as a tonic to reduce fever, a natural slimming agent, and consumption as a vegetable.	China	[10]
To increase milk production, as an antipyretic, consumed as a vegetable and used as a colorant.	Indonesia	[11, 12, 47]
The roots are used to reduce fever and to reduce food poisoning and as an antiseptic.	Thailand	[1, 13]
The roots are used to treat cardiovascular diseases and hypertension. The leaves are used to increase lactation and for treatment of oral thrush of infants as well as an eye lotion.	Malaysia	[48, 49]
Leaves are used as an antidiabetic, to treat ulcers, eye disease, and tonsillitis.	India	[21, 50]
To improve vision and to treat eye diseases.	Southeast Asia inhabitants	[51]