Derris scandens | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Rosids |
Order: | Fabales |
Family: | Fabaceae |
Genus: | Derris |
Species: | D. scandens |
Binomial name | |
Derris scandens Roxb. (Benth.) |
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Synonyms | |
Dalbergia scandens Roxb. |
Dalbergia scandens Roxb.
Dalbergia timoriensis DC.
Deguelia timoriensis (DC.) Taub.
Derris scandens is a plant species in the genus Derris of the Fabaceae family. It grows throughout Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, Malesia and Australasia. It has been use as a herb in Thai traditional medicine for the treatment of musculoskeletal pain. Gastrointestinal symptoms were reported as the most serious side effects from its oral use.