Persea americana, Mill. Moisturiser for the skin. Contains beta carotene precursor of vitamin A, Vitamins D, E and chlorophyll. For dry skin. Powdered seeds used by Indians for diarrhoea and dysentery. Oil or pulp softens hard skin, beautifies the complexion, stimulates hair growth, aids healing of wounds, acts as an emmenagogue and aphrodisiac.
Bactericidal against Gram-positive bacteria, especially Staphylococcus aureau (I. Neeman et al., Appl. Microboil., 19, 470(1970)).
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